New African Milk Tree
Just got this guy in today. Planted him in a big pot and slightly watered him. Anything else I need to do? I’m learning how to properly care for him as my last one died:(
I live in NM, so I’m trying to learn and see if he’ll do better indoors or outdoors
I live in NM, so I’m trying to learn and see if he’ll do better indoors or outdoors
10” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 days ago
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@SizableBlue83 The
proper care for an African Milk Tree (Euphorbia trigona) involves providing bright sunlight, well-draining soil, and infrequent watering, as it is a drought-tolerant succulent rather than a true cactus. Use a succulent potting mix, keep it in temperatures between 60-90°F, and only water when the soil has completely dried to prevent root rot. Mine is indoors under grow lights and only gets watered after I make sure the soil is completely dried out.
proper care for an African Milk Tree (Euphorbia trigona) involves providing bright sunlight, well-draining soil, and infrequent watering, as it is a drought-tolerant succulent rather than a true cactus. Use a succulent potting mix, keep it in temperatures between 60-90°F, and only water when the soil has completely dried to prevent root rot. Mine is indoors under grow lights and only gets watered after I make sure the soil is completely dried out.
@Ms.Persnickety thanks for the comment! I have well draining, cactus type of soil. I try to only water it when the soil is dry. Should I move it inside since the weather where I am still gets close to freezing at night? The days get warm (60s ish right now).
@SizableBlue83 It looks as if keeping the plant inside would be the best option due to the low nighttime Temps. And if you have adequate lights if should start growing!
Hi Anna, I live in Texas and I kept mine inside until temps reached 60 degrees (day / night). Now we’re getting into 60-70’s at night so I keep mine out side, full sun and I water about every 10 days when the heat amps up here, but making sure soil is dry at least 1/2 way down first. (My house is way too dark for most of my plants- even with grow lights all over).
@Ms.Persnickety gorgeous plants!!