African Milk Tree’
FAMILY: Euphorbia
USES: Tropical and Desert effect. Silhouette, specimen, accent, defensive barrier or container plant. Does well in pots, containers and roof gardens.
SIZE: Grows 18 – 2.5m tall with a 1-1.2m spread. Slow growth at a rate of 7.5-15cm p/a.
LOCATION: Full sun and reflected heat to partial shade. Does well in both coastal and interior regions.
SOIL: Best in an open sandy soil with a pH 6.1 – 7.8, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline.
FERTILISER: Apply a slow release 14:14:14 NPK annually once the leaves start to appear. Do not over fertilise.
WATER: Very drought tolerant. Allow soil to dry out between water applications. Does not accept over irrigation or waterlogging.
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
