milk plant succulent Buy Euphorbia Trigona Purpurea 'Royal Red'

milk plant succulent Buy Euphorbia Trigona Purpurea 'Royal Red'Euphorbia trigona Purpurea, commonly known as the Royal Red African Milk Tree, is a stunning succulent featuring upright, triangular stems with deep purple to burgundy hues. Its bold coloration and architectural form make it a striking focal point for indoor spaces, patios, or succulent collections. This drought tolerant plant is easy to care for and thrives in bright light, adding vibrant color and texture to your home or garden with minimal

Euphorbia trigona ‘Purpurea’, commonly known as the Royal Red African Milk Tree, is a stunning succulent featuring upright, triangular stems with deep purple to burgundy hues. Its bold coloration and architectural form make it a striking focal point for indoor spaces, patios, or succulent collections.

This drought-tolerant plant is easy to care for and thrives in bright light, adding vibrant color and texture to your home or garden with minimal maintenance.

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to full sun. The deeper purple hues develop best with ample sunlight.

• Water: Water moderately during the growing season; allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.

• Soil: Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix.

• Temperature: Thrives in warm conditions (above 15°C/59°F). Protect from frost and cold drafts.

• Fertiliser: Feed lightly during the growing season with diluted succulent or cactus fertilizer.

• Handling: Sap is toxic and can cause irritation; handle with care and avoid skin or eye contact.

Key Features:

• Upright, triangular stems with deep purple/red coloration

• Architectural and bold statement plant

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

• Ideal for indoor décor and outdoor patios in warm climates

• Adds striking color contrast to succulent collections

The first two photos serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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