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Euphorbia trigona · Euphorbiaceae
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Euphorbia trigona · Euphorbiaceae
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An upright, multi-columnar Euphorbia trigona rooted in a heavy mineral pumice-granite blend that prevents top-heaviness and supports rapid root-zone oxygenation.
CROSS-REFERENCE — THE PLANT ATLAS
HERB-04
Euphorbia trigona
Euphorbiaceae
Architectural cactiform succulent with trigonous winged stems, paired stipular spines, and ephemeral caducous leaves along the apical ridges.
LIGHT
Direct Sun / Full Light
WATER
Deep Drench, Complete Dry Down
HUMIDITY
25% – 50% RH (thrives in dry heated indoor air)
TEMPERATURE
15°C – 32°C (60°F – 90°F); protect from frost below 10°C
SOIL
70% mineral grit (pumice, decomposed granite, coarse sand) and 30% sifted organic compost for rapid vertical drainage.
MATURE SIZE
Floor Statement (1.0–2.5 m)
KEEPING
Effortless / Resilient
NATIVE TO
Dry rocky escarpments of Central and Southwestern Africa (Gabon to Angola)
PETS
Toxic if Ingested
Exudes pressurized white latex sap containing diterpene esters upon stem puncture. Causes dermal blistering, severe ocular inflammation on contact, and mucosal toxicity if ingested by pets or humans.
FURTHER READING — THE JOURNAL
Evaluating wall microporosity, evaporative root cooling, and salt efflorescence in Japanese Shigaraki and Tokoname vessels.
Soren Takahashi
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