Euphorbia trigona 'Red Form' - African Milk Tree (WA Prohibited)
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WA Restricted - Cannot be shipped to Western Australia.
Euphorbia trigona is an upright, columnar succulent native to central Africa. It develops three-angled stems lined with paired spines and narrow leaves that emerge along the ridges during active growth. This cultivar is the red form of Euphorbia trigona, distinguished by its deep burgundy stems and reddish-tinted leaves, which become more intense in bright light. It is often grown for its architectural shape and tolerance of dry conditions, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor container culture in warm climates.
Care Tips:
- Light: Requires bright indirect light to full sun; high light encourages stronger red pigmentation
- Water: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry; do not allow the pot to remain wet
- Humidity: Performs best in dry air; avoid high humidity and poor ventilation
- Media: Use a free-draining cactus or succulent mix with added mineral material
- Temperature: Ideal range is 20–30 °C; avoid exposure to temperatures below 10 °C
- Fertiliser: Apply a diluted balanced fertiliser monthly during the active growing season
- Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years or when rootbound; handle with care due to spines
Additional Notes:
- Known to be toxic
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST.
Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
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Size: 66mm pot