SPECIMEN NO. #51
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia trigona
Common Name: African Milk Tree
African Milk Tree (Euphorbia trigona) is a houseplant in the Euphorbiaceae family, native to Africa. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 3000 and 10000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 14 days, temperatures of 15–32°C, and about 30% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include severe skin and eye irritation from milky latex sap; ingestion causes oral irritation, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is also known as African milktree.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Severe skin and eye irritation from milky latex sap; ingestion causes oral irritation, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
3000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
10000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 14 Days
Temperature Envelope
15°C – 32°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
30% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
3067098
Native Biogeographical Range
Africa; Angola; Bangladesh; Congo; DR Congo; Gabon; INTRODUCED; India; Malawi; M...