"The plant in question isn't a true cactus at all, but a succulent called Euphorbia trigona, also known as the African milk tree. Like many columnar euphorbias, it can shoot up rapidly indoors if it's happy, often outgrowing its space. Luckily, the plant responds well to pruning if done carefully. Prescription The most effective way to manage its height is to top the plant."
"This means cutting off the growing tip of your tallest stem. Use a sharp, clean knife or pruning saw, and wear thick gloves as euphorbia sap is highly irritating to skin and toxic if ingested. Once cut, the plant will often branch out lower down, creating a more compact, sculptural shape. You can also root the cutting: allow the end to callus for several days, then pot into dry, gritty compost."
Euphorbia trigona (African milk tree) is a succulent, not a true cactus, and can grow rapidly indoors, often outgrowing its space. The most effective height control is to top the tallest stem by cutting off the growing tip with a sharp, clean knife or pruning saw. Wear thick gloves because euphorbia sap is highly irritating to skin and toxic if ingested. After topping, stems commonly branch lower down, creating a more compact shape. Cuttings can be allowed to callus for several days and then rooted in dry, gritty compost. Periodic pruning and rotating the plant in bright light prevents uneven growth and keeps size manageable.
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