Euphorbia Trigona Rubra
African Milk Tree | Red
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Originating in the sun soaked tropical lands of Central Africa, this lovely Euphorbia Trigona Rubra, more commonly known as the African Milk Tree is a captivating decorative piece that is sure to spark curiosity and fascination. Architectural and unique, this plant is perfect for adding some verticality to your living space.
Please note decorative pots are sold separately.
Product Information
Product Information
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- Average Plant Height
- 10-20 cm
- Internal Pot Diameter
- 5 cm
- Botanical Names
- Euphorbia Trigona Rubra
- Other Names
- Cathedral Cactus
- Pet Friendly
- Not pet friendly
- Air Purifying
- Not an air purifying plant
- Water Requirements
- Low water requirements
- Light Requirements
- Happiest in direct sunlight
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Care Instructions
Care Instructions
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Shipping & Returns
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Delivery Charges
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African Milk Tree | Red
Houseplant Size Guide
At Houseplant.co.uk, we want to ensure that you choose the perfect plant for your space. Here's how we measure our plants:
Plant Height:
Measured from the base of the nursery pot to the top of the plant, including the full length of the stem and foliage.
Pot Size:
Refers to the total width across the top of the pot.
Choosing the Right Size
To find the perfect fit, compare the diameter of your plant's grow pot to the opening diameter of your chosen decorative pot. Ensure the decorative pot is at least 1-3cm larger in diameter than the grow pot for easy insertion and removal.
Important Notes
- Plant sizes are approximate and include the depth of the plant pot and roots, not just the height from the top of the soil.
- If a specific plant size is not available, we may provide a larger plant at no additional cost to you.
- All of our plants, unless otherwise stated are supplied in a nursery pot with the exception of air plants or lucky bamboo or otherwise listed in the product description.
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Other Names For African Milk Tree | Red Houseplant
Euphorbia Trigona Rubra , Cathedral Cactus.
African Milk Tree | Red Care Guide
African Milk Tree | Red Light & Water Requirements
I have Low water requirements and I am Happiest in direct sunlight.
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We only deliver the highest quality houseplants & indoor plants. We are so confident in our plants we give them a 14 day freshness guarantee.
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Truly amazing my plants arrived quickly and in perfect condition. The plants, four of them, had all been careful packed to protect their leaves and branches.
We are delighted with the ficus, delivered in good condition and it’s a nice shape.
All Good! Great little plants to add to a growing collection, look healthy, arrived as promised! What’s not to love ❤️
This is the 2nd time I have sent gifts using this service. Everyone was delighted with the quality of the plants and pot. The delivery was just as required with a time slot.
Pleasant surprise. It is a first company which has thought about everything. Even securing a compost in a pot, wrapping in paper. Absolutely first class service.
Professional and efficient service, plants arrive promptly, well packaged and in pristine order, very healthy. Excellent value for money. Houseplant UK is the best online company I have found in this category.
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Customer Reviews
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Laura F.
July, 2025
African Milk Tree | Red orderedLovely plant
Lovely plant. Was very loose in the pot. Needed more soil to steady the plant. Was however well wrapped and arrived quickly.
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Lindsey N.
December, 2025
African Milk Tree | Red ordered with other itemsThe plants were carefully and......
The plants were carefully and tightly packaged arriving in excellent condition, together with written notes on how to care for them in the early days
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Ken C.
June, 2023
African Milk Tree | Red ordered with other itemsThree plants ordered. They all came...
Three plants ordered. They all came in good time, very securely packaged and all in excellent healthy condition.
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William F.
November, 2023
African Milk Tree | Red ordered with other items3 of the plants were fine....
3 of the plants were fine. However the orchid came with no flowers on it and hardly any buds left on
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Linda C.
October, 2025
African Milk Tree | Red ordered with other itemsGood plants, speedy delivery following......
Good plants, speedy delivery following previous mishap when wrong plants arrived. Company worked hard to put things right.
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Ian C.
January, 2025
African Milk Tree | Red ordered with other itemsExcellent service, communication from......
Excellent service, communication from supplier was superb, on receipt of my order the supplier contacted me regarding an issue with one of the items, they advised they were unhappy with the condition of one of the plants and offered various options as alternatives, I selected one of their a replacement plants. On receipt of the delivery the plants arrived well packaged and in excellent condition plus the replacement plant was a more expensive plant than my original order I will definitely use Houseplant UK again.
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Roger H.
February, 2024
African Milk Tree | Red ordered with other itemsGood quality and good delivery...
Good quality and good delivery
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Sharon S.
September, 2023
African Milk Tree | Red ordered with other itemsPot delivered was not the one...
Pot delivered was not the one ordered & not even similar. It was round instead of square, patterned instead of plain & a different shade. I now have the hassle of trying to return it and finding another birthday gift for the intended recipient
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Oliver H.
July, 2023
African Milk Tree | Red orderedUnique plants at a good price
Unique plants at a good price. Delivered really quick and came packaged really nice with tips on how to look after your plant included! Will be buying again?
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Matthew D.
April, 2025
African Milk Tree | Red ordered with other itemsRepeat customer
Repeat customer. I like the fast delivery. Good quality healthy plants. Highly recommend
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Joanna B.
September, 2022
African Milk Tree | Red ordered with other itemsAll of the plants were wrapped...
All of the plants were wrapped with care and attention. Even the rescue box I ordered had good quality plants that I am sure I can coax into glory! It came quickly too. All the plants were in decent sized pots so I won’t have to immediately repot which is refreshing.
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Richard M.
February, 2024
African Milk Tree | Red ordered with other itemsVery prompt delivery and plants very...
Very prompt delivery and plants very well wrapped for the journey too!