🌿 Mint Cream Cathedral Cactus
Euphorbia trigona 'Mint Cream'
This striking African Milk Tree cultivar shows off angular, columnar stems in a soft variegation of minty green and creamy white, making a living sculptural statement in any collection.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Central Africa
☀️ Light: Bright indirect light, though it tolerates full sun once acclimated
💧 Water: Allow soil to dry between waterings; does not tolerate drought as well as most succulents
📏 Size: Slow-growing, upright columnar succulent that branches with age
🌸 Bloom Time: Rarely, if ever, blooms in cultivation; grown for its dramatic form
🌱 Landscape Use: A bold architectural specimen for succulent gardens and container displays
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Toxic; the milky sap is irritating to skin and eyes and harmful if ingested. Handle with gloves and keep out of reach of children and pets.
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix for excellent drainage, then feed sparingly with Espoma Plant-Tone during the growing season.