Euphorbia 'Mint Cream'

Euphorbia 'Mint Cream' (Euphorbia trigona cv. Mint Cream)

Looking to buy a rare variegated succulent online? The Euphorbia 'Mint Cream' is a stunning collector plant that turns heads with its creamy white and green variegated columnar stems. A cultivar of the popular African Milk Tree (Euphorbia trigona), this low-maintenance succulent is as easy to grow as it is beautiful — making it a perfect addition to any rare tropical houseplant or succulent collection.

With its upright, branching growth habit and slender leaves along the ridges of each stem, Mint Cream adds dramatic vertical structure to shelves, windowsills, and bright indoor spaces. It thrives on neglect, tolerates drought, and rewards minimal care with steady, impressive growth.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Euphorbia trigona cv. Mint Cream
• Common Name: Mint Cream African Milk Tree, Milk Cream Euphorbia
• Type: Variegated succulent / columnar Euphorbia
• Growth Habit: Upright, columnar with multiple branches as it matures
• Origin: Cultivar of West African native Euphorbia trigona

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect to direct light; thrives in a sunny window
• Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings — drought tolerant
• Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix
• Humidity: Low humidity preferred; no misting needed
• Temperature: 60–85°F; protect from frost
• Fertilizer: Light feeding once a month during spring and summer

Pro Tips

• Wear gloves when handling — Euphorbia sap is a skin irritant
• Avoid overwatering; root rot is the most common issue
• The variegated cream coloring is most vivid in bright light
• A top pick for collectors of rare succulents and unusual houseplants for sale