Euphorbia ingens

Euphorbia Ingens, Candelabra tree

A succulent tree with a short trunk and green branches that form a crown.  It can reach the height of 40 feet.  The branches have short spines and produce green, yellow flowers in the fall and winter.  

There is milk inside this cactus that is said to cause blindness if milk touches eye.

- Best in full sun

- Water once a week during summer if soil is dry a few inches below the surface

- Well drained soil

- Native to South Africa