{"product_id":"euphorbia-trigona-rubra-12x40","title":"Euphorbia trigona 'Rubra' (African milk tree) — H40 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"euphorbia-trigona-rubra\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e☀️ Bright light • 🌵 Very little watering • 🪴 Graphic upright growth • 📏 H40 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbia trigona 'Rubra'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican milk tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a euphorbia native to Central Africa, with ribbed upright stems tinted deep green and purplish red — a coloring that the sun intensifies even further. Despite its cactus-like appearance, it is a euphorbia, so it has neither areoles nor true spines. Pair it with other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cactus-suculentas\"\u003ecacti and succulents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts sculptural upright silhouette and hardiness make it an ideal plant for modern interiors looking to structure a space without demanding maintenance. Also available in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euphorbia-trigona-arbol-candelabro-17-x-h70-cm\"\u003elarge XXL format Ø17 cm — H70 cm\u003c\/a\u003e for an even stronger visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Euphorbia trigona 'Rubra' needs plenty of light to maintain its purplish tones — in the shade, the stems gradually turn greener and the plant becomes elongated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or a very bright indoor location — a south- or west-facing window is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e a sunny windowsill, bright living room, modern office.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥ 18 °C, does not tolerate frost — bring it indoors in winter if you place it outside in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining cactus and succulent soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very low — approximately every 2 weeks in summer, and less often in winter. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/prueba-del-dedo-el-metodo-infalible-para-saber-cuando-regar-tus-plantas\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e is particularly suitable for this plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — the substrate must be completely dry between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month from spring to autumn, using diluted fertilizer for succulents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary — its upright growth naturally forms its structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 to 3 years in spring, in a slightly larger pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts upright lines and purplish color make it an accent plant that immediately structures a space — it works particularly well in contrast with horizontal or trailing foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a contrasting duo:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with its green version — the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euphorbia-trigona-12cm\"\u003egreen Euphorbia trigona Ø12 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — for a graphic duo that plays with the same silhouette in two contrasting colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a desert-inspired arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e combine it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zamioculcas-planta-zz-1\"\u003eZamioculcas\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sansevieria-laurentii-lengua-de-suegra\"\u003eSansevieria Laurentii\u003c\/a\u003e — three upright plants, zero maintenance, maximum impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a concrete pot or matte black ceramic pot highlights the purplish tones of the stems — avoid warm tones that compete with the plant's red coloring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore sun = more red:\u003c\/strong\u003e place it in the sunniest location available — the purplish coloring intensifies directly under bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater less than you think:\u003c\/strong\u003e the most common mistake with euphorbias is overwatering — wait until the substrate is completely dry throughout its depth before watering again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear gloves when handling it:\u003c\/strong\u003e its milky sap is irritating to the skin and eyes — protect yourself when repotting or if a stem breaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia trigona\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rubra'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e African milk tree \/ Red euphorbia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e H40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun \/ very bright indoor location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e sap irritating to the skin and slightly toxic if ingested — wear gloves when handling it and keep it out of reach of children and pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimalist \/ Urban \/ Graphic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. Density and purplish tones naturally vary depending on sun exposure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333257146633,"sku":"28836","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/euphorbia-trigona-rubra-o12-cm-h40-cm-verdeia-5200297.jpg?v=1774619389","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/euphorbia-trigona-rubra-african-milk-tree-12cm-40cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}