Euphorbia Ingens Care: Growing The African Candelabra Tree
Euphorbia ingens (EU-for-Bia E-gens), more commonly known as Candelabra tree belongs to family Euphorbiaceae, the spurge family, and genus Euphorbia.

Native to South Africa, these plants are found in the dry regions of Angola, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana, and Swaziland (eSwatini).

Keep in mind these plants are very similar to another species, Euphorbia candelabrum, which is found in the east and northeastern regions of Africa.

Owing to the similarities in the appearance and characteristics of these plants, it is easy to confuse them.

Therefore, before you bringing home a plant that “looks” like Euphorbia ingens, make sure it really is the species that you want!

African Euphorbia Candelabra Tree cactus

Euphorbia ingens is a succulent plant that grows into a tree having a short thick trunk and grey bark.

It also goes by the common names cowboy cactus, good luck cactus.

The foliage is rudimentary and ephemeral. This means that most of the photosynthesis is carried out by the green cactus-like stems that erect upwards.

In short, this tall succulent tree euphorbia resembles a green balloon on a stick from afar!