Other Names: Aveloz/Indian Tree Spurge/Naked Lady/Pencil Tree/Milk Bush
Botanical Name: Euphorbia Tirucalli
Family: Euphorbicaeae
Genus: Euphorbia
Native: Southern Africa
 
A table top "cactus" that will grow into a tree given a chance and the right conditions, the sculptural outlines of its branches make it a very attractive houseplant for a sunny spot. In the wild, it grows to a shrub or small tree upto 7 meters tall with long, succulent branches, tiny oval leaves and small flowers. The plant contains a milky, toxic and corrosive sap that can cause temporary blindness and should be kept away from children or pets. This plant requi