Cathedral Cactus

Add strong architectural character to your interior with Euphorbia Trigona, a distinctive upright succulent featuring triangular green stems, ridged edges, small leaves, and short paired spines. Its branching, candelabra-like form makes it an attractive statement plant for bright homes, offices, entrances, and modern plant displays.

Although it resembles a cactus, Euphorbia Trigona is a succulent belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family.

Plant Details:

• Common name: African Milk Tree / Cathedral Cactus
• Botanical name: Euphorbia trigona
• Family: Euphorbiaceae
• Plant type: Evergreen upright succulent
• Pot size: 15 cm
• Appearance: Triangular green stems with ridged edges, small leaves, and short spines
• Light: Bright, indirect light to partial sun
• Watering: Low
• Soil: Fast-draining cactus and succulent mix
• Humidity: Prefers dry to moderate humidity
• Growth habit: Upright, branching, and columnar
• Suitable for: Homes, offices, entrances, sunny windows, and succulent displays
• Maintenance: Low

Care Tips:

• Place in bright, indirect light or gentle morning sunlight.
• Introduce the plant to direct sunlight gradually to prevent sunburn.
• In Saudi Arabia, protect it from intense afternoon sunlight during the hottest months.
• Water only when the soil has dried well.
• Reduce watering significantly during cooler months.
• Never allow the pot to remain in standing water.
• Use a fast-draining cactus or succulent potting mix.
• Keep in a warm, well-ventilated location away from cold air-conditioning drafts.
• Rotate the pot occasionally to encourage balanced upright growth.
• Handle carefully, as the stems contain short, sharp spines.

Safety Note: All parts of Euphorbia Trigona contain toxic, milky sap. Contact may cause skin irritation, blistering, or serious eye irritation, and ingestion is harmful to people and pets. Wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling or pruning, wash exposed skin immediately, and keep the plant away from children and animals.

Note: Supplied in a 15 cm nursery pot. The number of stems, leaf density, shape, colour, size, and fullness may vary naturally. Decorative outer pot is not included unless stated otherwise.