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About African Milk Bush
African Milk Bush is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
African Milk Bush likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
African Milk Bush belongs to the Euphorbia genus, and is native to South Sudan to Burundi and Tanzania.
⚠️ African Milk Bush is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Euphorbia umbellata
Euphorbia
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for African Milk Bush
How often to water your African Milk Bush

every 12
African Milk Bush needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for African Milk Bush in your home

a window
African Milk Bush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
African Milk Bush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of African Milk Bush in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize African Milk Bush

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your African Milk Bush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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how can i save her? i am a complete newb #Euphorbia
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I’m new to plant life but I think the app did not correctly identify this plant. I purchased it from non English speakers. Anyone able to help with identification? I’m including a picture of its stem. Thanks in advance
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Does anyone know what’s wrong with my plant? I got this from Home Depot I haven’t repotted it yet I just sat it in a decorative pot near the window. But random leaves are yellow and falling off :( maybe too much water? #Euphorbia
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The plant has grown but the amount of water hasn’t changed. Should Fernie receive more water? #Euphorbia
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I just got back from vacation so I was expecting to come home to some sad plants. Can my pencil cactus be saved? #Euphorbia
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This is my Crown or Queen of Thorns. I’ve done everything I’ve read about on how to take care of it but it continues to drop have yellow leaves and drop leaves. ??? I’m at a loss. I haven’t overwatered either. So I’m not sure what the deal is. Help! #Euphorbia
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Moved this plant outside and the leaves are turning white is this the leaves getting sunburnt? Also have since moved it into a spot that it get Les direct sun light. #Euphorbia
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Does anyone know if this is the correct name of this plant? And have I killed it completely? Am I rehabbing it right in the water? And way to bring it back to life? #Euphorbia
Care Summary for African Milk Bush
African Milk Bush
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
