How much sunlight does my African Milk Bush need?

African Milk Bush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does African Milk Bush like?

African Milk Bush prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my African Milk Bush?

African Milk Bush is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Should I fertilize my African Milk Bush?

African Milk Bush grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does African Milk Bush go dormant?

It’s common for African Milk Bush to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is African Milk Bush native to?

African Milk Bush is native to Worldwide .

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Q: How often should I water my African Milk Bush?

African Milk Bush thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About African Milk Bush

African Milk Bush is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that 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

Scientific name

Euphorbia umbellata

Genus

Euphorbia

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for African Milk Bush

Water

How often to water your African Milk Bush

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.