Origin
The Euphorbia horrida 'Monstruosa', also known as the African Milk Bush, has its origin in South Africa. This desert plant belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and mainly grows in the dry regions of the Karoo and Transvaal.

Characteristics
Characteristic of the Euphorbia horrida 'Monstruosa' are the blue-green, prickly stems that resemble a cactus but are not botanically true cacti. The plant has a unique growth form, the stems branch and form tangles of conical, ridged segments. The plant rarely blooms, but produces small, yellow flowers when it does.

Care
When caring for the Euphorbia horrida 'Monstruosa', it is important to take a few things into consideration. This is a sunny and drought-tolerant species, so make sure it gets plenty of light and let the soil dry before you water it. It is not frost-tolerant and it is best kept indoors in a temperature-controlled environment where temperatures do not fall below 10 degrees Celsius.