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Euphorbia trigona

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Botanical fact sheet

Euphorbia trigona Mill.

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Taxonomy
Family: Euphorbiaceae · Genus: Euphorbia1
Native distribution
Africa, Angola, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, Malawi, Global, Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congouncertain3
Synonyms
1 synonyms
  • Euphorbia hermentiana Lem.
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Sources (7)
  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Euphorbia trigona · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  2. GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
  3. GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Thre) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
  4. Wikidata – Q1257890 · CC0
  5. Wikimedia Commons – Tías-Yaiza - LZ-2-LZ-706 - Euphorbia trigona 02 ies.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
  6. Wikipedia (de) – Dreikantige Wolfsmilch · CC BY-SA 4.0
  7. Wikipedia (en) – Euphorbia trigona · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Euphorbia
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature12 °C
Dry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Euphorbia tip: Its white latex irritates skin and eyes – wear gloves when cutting.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Euphorbia
Cat moderateDog moderateHorse moderatePet bird moderateRabbit, rodent moderateCattle moderateSheep, goat moderatePig moderatePoultry moderateTortoise, herbivorous reptile moderateHuman (child) moderatedetails →

Latex in the eye can cause serious injury – wear gloves!

At a glance

Euphorbia trigona – what to know

Euphorbia trigona – family: Euphorbiaceae, genus: Euphorbia. Native range: Africa, Angola, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, Malawi, Global, Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 12 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Euphorbia trigona?

Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Euphorbia trigona need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Euphorbia trigona get?

Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Euphorbia trigona toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Euphorbia trigona flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Euphorbia: Typical flowering time: April, May, June, July, August.

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Euphorbia

Data sources: GBIF.org – Euphorbia trigona (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1257890 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Tías-Yaiza - LZ-2-LZ-706 - Euphorbia trigona 02 ies.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Dreikantige Wolfsmilch (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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