How to Propagate African Milk Tree
Euphorbia trigona
| Methods | Stem cutting |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Best season | Spring–summer |
| Time to root | 3–5 weeks |
| Group | Succulent |
Another sap-bleeding Euphorbia, easier to root than Crown of Thorns but still requiring the same precautions. Wear gloves and blot the sap fully before planting.
Stem cutting
- Wearing gloves, cut a section.
- Blot the sap until it stops.
- Let dry and callus 4–5 days.
- Insert into dry succulent mix.
When to propagate
Spring and summer.
Common problems
Cutting rotted. Not enough callusing time.
Questions people ask
Is the sap as dangerous as Pencil Cactus? Similarly irritating — treat all Euphorbia sap with the same caution: gloves, and wash any contact immediately.
Related
Succulents & cacti hub · Similar plants: Pencil Cactus, Crown of Thorns