{"product_id":"milk-barrel-cactus-euphorbia-cereiformis","title":"Milk Barrel Cactus ‘Euphorbia cereiformis’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003ehe Euphorbia \u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW75768336 BCX0\"\u003ecereiformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75768336 BCX0\"\u003e, known as milk barrel cactus,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75768336 BCX0\"\u003e is a striking succulent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75768336 BCX0\"\u003e known \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75768336 BCX0\"\u003efor its barrel-shaped stems and ribbed columnar growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75768336 BCX0\"\u003e. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75768336 BCX0\"\u003ehis plant is popular for its unusual appearance and low-maintenance care needs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"floating-left-image\" alt=\"Group of tall, green Milk Barrel Cactus (Euphorbia cereiformis) with ridges and reddish spines in a pot of light gravel.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Euphorbia-cereiformis-milk-barrel-5-Gallon_2_1800x1800_1.webp?v=1747146342\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW153450603 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153450603 BCX0\"\u003eNative to South Africa, this Euphorbia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153450603 BCX0\"\u003eplant typically grows in clumps of upright, ribbed stems that resemble miniature cactus columns. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW153450603 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153450603 BCX0\"\u003eThese stems are a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153450603 BCX0\"\u003egray-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153450603 BCX0\"\u003e to bluish-green color with prominent ridges lined with small, brownish spines (technically modified leaves). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW153450603 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153450603 BCX0\"\u003eEach stem can reach up to 3 feet tall, and as the plant matures, it slowly produces offsets, forming dense clumps that give the appearance of a barrel-like cluster. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW153450603 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153450603 BCX0\"\u003eThe growth habit is symmetrical and highly architectural, making it an excellent accent plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW153450603 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW153450603 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175337273 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175337273 BCX0\"\u003eAmong the Euphorbia varieties, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW175337273 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175337273 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eEuphorbia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175337273 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003ehorrida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"patrol-sr-only patrol-blank-target\"\u003e, opens in a new tab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175337273 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175337273 BCX0\"\u003e (African Milk Barrel), is one of the more popular choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW175337273 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW153450603 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW175337273 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW235025661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235025661 BCX0\"\u003eThe Euphorbia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW235025661 BCX0\"\u003ecereiformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235025661 BCX0\"\u003e produces sm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235025661 BCX0\"\u003eall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW235025661 BCX0\"\u003eyellow-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235025661 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW235025661 BCX0\"\u003ecyathia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235025661 BCX0\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235025661 BCX0\"\u003enear the top of its stems. These blooms are modest but still intriguing, especially when viewed up close. Flowering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235025661 BCX0\"\u003egenerally occurs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235025661 BCX0\"\u003e in warm months under ideal conditions, including plenty of sunlight and minimal water stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW235025661 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/10-11_USDA_ce540124-9c04-4c59-89db-9e5345d009ba.png?v=1747145674\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"Map of the US highlights USDA zones 10a, 10b, and 11a in coastal California, southern Texas, and southern Florida for Milk Barrel Cactus.\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW153450603 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW175337273 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW235025661 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003eWhen it comes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003ecare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e, i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003et thrives in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW63558635 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003ewell-drain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003eed  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003esucculent soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"patrol-sr-only patrol-blank-target\"\u003e, opens in a new tab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e and prefers to be watered deeply but infrequently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003eonly when the soil is completely dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW153450603 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW175337273 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW235025661 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e place it near a bright, sunny window where it receives 6–8 hours of indirect to direct light daily. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW153450603 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW175337273 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW235025661 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e it does well in USDA zones 10–11, where temperatures rarely dip below 30°F. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW153450603 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW175337273 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW235025661 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003ePruning is rarely needed, but you can remove dead stems or pups to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003emaintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63558635 BCX0\"\u003e shape or propagate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW63558635 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW153450603 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW175337273 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW235025661 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW63558635 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75768336 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW153450603 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW175337273 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW235025661 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW63558635 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135108163 BCX0\"\u003eOverall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135108163 BCX0\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135108163 BCX0\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135108163 BCX0\"\u003eEuphorbia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW135108163 BCX0\"\u003ecereiformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135108163 BCX0\"\u003e ‘Milk Barrel’ is a sculptural, easy-care plant that thrives with minimal attention and adds visual drama to succulent collections. Its cactus-like appearance, drought tolerance, and slow-clumping growth make it a favorite for collectors \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW191236077 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191236077 BCX0\"\u003eseeking architectural interest with little fuss. Whether indoors on a sunny windowsill or outdoors in a dry landscape, this Euphorbia delivers long-lasting appeal with minimal upkeep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW191236077 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":67681679966371,"sku":"avw1791979824126","price":10.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot","offer_id":67681679999139,"sku":"jbl1791979824127","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gal","offer_id":67681680031907,"sku":"jsy1791979824128","price":66.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3302\/3395\/files\/milk-barrel-cactus-euphorbia-cereiformis_1.jpg?v=1791979831","url":"https:\/\/stillfoldclad.shop\/products\/milk-barrel-cactus-euphorbia-cereiformis","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}