Trigona Rubra | Euphorbia Trigona | Friendship Cactus

Trigona Rubra

Trigona Rubra | Euphorbia Trigona, commonly known as African milk tree, cathedral cactus, or friendship cactus, is a succulent plant native to Africa. It belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. The “Rubra” variety refers to its reddish coloration

Euphorbia trigona Rubra typically has a branching, cactus-like appearance with upright stems. The stems are usually three-sided and can grow quite tall, sometimes reaching several feet in height. The reddish coloration gives it a distinctive look

Like many succulents, Euphorbia trigona Rubra has spines or thorns along the ridges of its stems. These thorns can be quite sharp, so care should be taken when handling the plant