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Euphorbia trigona f. rubra (Pot Size 17cm) Red-leaved African milk tree

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Quick Guide

  • Striking burgundy-red architectural stems
  • Long-lived succulent with minimal care
  • Thrives in bright light
  • Needs sharp drainage and infrequent water
  • Toxic sap—wear gloves when handling

Euphorbia trigona rubra is a striking tender succulent with three-sided stems in deep burgundy-red, accented with small paired spines. The small teardrop-shaped leaves are purplish-red and typically drop as the plant matures, making the dramatic stems the main feature. Colours intensify in bright light.

Place in a bright spot indoors—full sun or a sunny windowsill is ideal. Use well-draining cactus or succulent mix with 50–75% grit (sand, perlite or pumice). Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings. Keep temperatures above 10°C in winter; avoid cold draughts.

The white latex sap is irritant to skin and eyes and toxic if ingested, so handle with gloves and keep away from children and pets. Mature stems branch profusely, creating an impressive, sculptural focal point in a bright corner.

Plant Guide

Euphorbia trigona rubra prefers bright, indirect or full sun and will colour-up more intensely in strong light. Water only when the top inch of soil feels dry, typically every 7–10 days in warm months; reduce watering in winter. The plant tolerates low humidity (40–50%) and prefers warm, constant temperatures. Feed fortnightly with diluted succulent or cactus fertiliser during spring and summer. Prune in early spring to shape or manage height. Handle with gloves at all times due to skin-irritant sap.

  • EAN code
    028334
  • Ultimate Height
    1.5-2.0m
  • Ultimate Spread
    0.5-1.0m
  • Foliage Colour
    Green, Burgundy, Deep Red
  • Care Guide
    Easy
  • Growth Rate
    Slow
  • Pet Friendly
    Toxic if ingested
  • Child Friendly
    No
  • Foliage Type
    Succulent
  • Light Conditions
    Bright Light
  • Humidity
    Low 30-40%
  • Soil Type
    Cactus Mix
  • Pot Diameter cm
    17

Delivery Areas

We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.

Delivery Access

We offer kerbside delivery only and cannot deliver to upper floors. Please contact us if you have any special requirements.

Delivery Costs & Delivery Day

Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.

Delivery Timeframes

We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.

Third-Party Couriers

For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.

Delivery Discrepancies

Please check your order as soon as it arrives. If there is any discrepancy — such as a missing, incorrect, or damaged item — please contact us within 48 hours of delivery so we can put things right. After this time, we will assume the order was received complete and in good condition. We are unable to take responsibility for damage that has occurred after this period.

Click & Collect

We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.

All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.

Returns Policy

If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.

Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.

Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.

Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.

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Buy Euphorbia trigona f. rubra (Pot Size 17cm) Red-leaved African milk tree at The Boma Garden Centre in Kentish Town, London. Visit our garden centre in London and check our wide range of plants & gardening products. We also offer many other  products in our webshop. We look forward to seeing you soon!