Native to Central Africa, Euphorbia trigona can grow up to 1.8m tall and is classified as a shrub because of its upright branching structure. In fact, it’s grown as a protective hedge around villages in countries like Gabon. It’s known as the African Milk Tree because of the sticky latex sap it produces if wounded. 
While it looks like a cactus, Euphorbia trigona is actually a succulent plant that has adapted to the hot dry weather by storing water in its stem and branches. Because of this, its watery stems can burn if exposed to too much direct sunlight, especially if it’s magnified by glass. Make sure your euphorbia isn’t pressing up against a window. The bonus of this adaptation means light watering, making Euphorbia trigona a great low maintenance houseplant for busy people. 
With its impressive candelabra shape, attractive variegated green stem, reddish spines, and the frilly small green leaves it grows as it matures, this is a houseplant that offers both visual interest and structural impact. Win. Win. 
Light watering
He grows in deserts and has evolved to survive drought, so only water him when his soil is completely dry. Let the water drain away before putting him back in his decorative pot. 
Bright light
Give him a spot in full sun or light shade, this succulent is used to exposure and loves the light. 
Feeding
To keep Dylan healthy and help him grow, give him a half strength succulent feed once a month over spring and summer