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title: "What is happening to my african milk barrel (euphorbia horrida)? The…"
description: "What is happening to my african milk barrel (euphorbia horrida)? The bright green shiny growth. Should I be doing anything extra to help it? TIA"
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author: "Kimmery"
published: "2026-01-04T02:17:50.153887Z"
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# What is happening to my african milk barrel (euphorbia horrida)? The…

_Geplaatst door Kimmery op 2026-01-04_

What is happening to my african milk barrel (euphorbia horrida)? The bright green shiny growth. Should I be doing anything extra to help it? TIA

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ULmDKxIWxY5wVhxkzOnonrwAJ2WQD07PjrdDV9olfBU/ESEMyZoWSk63NC6I3kOk1w.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ULmDKxIWxY5wVhxkzOnonrwAJ2WQD07PjrdDV9olfBU/aX3KV_8HRoeuUeS6TztSZQ.webp?size=large)

## 3 reacties

### Queen Anne plant dad reageerde op 2026-01-04

Wow so pretty

### Batesy Greenery reageerde op 2026-01-04

That is fantastic

### Katomarose reageerde op 2026-07-31

Make sure it is getting enough light. I've read that they can revert to green in inadequate lighting. It's producing more chlorophyll to compensate.

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