Is it piece of architectural art or a plant? Or maybe it’s both!
The African Milk Tree is a fast-growing (sometimes up to a foot a year!) indoor plant that really doesn’t ask for much. A bright corner, a little bit of water and off it goes.
For that you get a striking plant with bold, rigid, candelabra-like stems topped with delicate tear shaped leaves. One word of caution, however; the milk sap that emit from this plant is highly irritating to the skin, so please be sure to wear gloves when handling this plant.
Here’s how to take care of this unique succulent:
Light – The African milk tree likes bright, indirect sunlight. A southern-facing window works well.
Soil – This succulent isn’t fussy about its soil, but good drainage is a must.
Water – The African milk tree doesn’t need much water. It’s drought-tolerant, but you should increase the amount of water during the summer when the plant is actively growing. In winter, only provide water to the top inch of soil when it feels dry.
Fertilizer – In the spring and summer, treat your African milk tree to a monthly feeding of half-strength diluted water-soluble fertilizer. Do not feed it during its dormancy period in the fall and winter.