Proper care of Euphorbia
Today it is difficult to find a house where there is not a single house plant. The most popular in this regard are cacti, valued for their unpretentiousness, however, they can also be replaced with a more exotic flower, which is Euphorbia. The second name of Euphorbia is euphorbia. This is an extremely unusual plant, valued for its versatility: it does not have one specific species, it can be either small or large, both thorny, or just with leaves, even the stem can be different.
Euphorbia
Euphorbia is able to grow in any climate: it feels normal both in cold and warmth, but still the most favorable conditions for it are the subtropical conditions in which this plant originally appeared.
The homeland of Euphorbia is the island of Madagascar and the subtropical part of America, so this plant is rightfully called exotic. Euphorbia is grown not only at home, but also in the garden. On the street, the flower grows in the form of a tree or bush.
Features of the
This plant contains a poisonous sap that envelops every part of the flower. It is because of this poisonous juice, similar to milk, that Euphorbia received its second name. It is worth noting that although Euphorbia is a poisonous flower, it is not only possible, but also necessary to keep and grow it at home, because the plant does not have a negative effect on the atmosphere, but, on the contrary, is able to purify the air and create a positive microclimate.
Euphorbia varieties
- Euphorbia trigone;
- Euphorbia marginata snow on the mountain;
- Euphorbia acrurensis;
- Obesa succulent;
- Plants.
Domestic species
Euphorbia is a genus that has many subspecies. Naturally, most growers are attracted to indoor plant varieties that are somewhat similar to other indoor flowers. The common scarlet flower is somewhat like the stellate variety, and the cactus is a kind of horrid.
You can choose euphorbia for any interior, with it the design will look more complete. Indoor varieties: mix, gabizan, decari, rubra and suzanne are best suited to the collection for lovers of unusual colors. Home care for such varieties is not difficult if you know how to water and grow them correctly.
In addition to those listed, there is Euphorbia:
- triangular;
- white vein;
- root man;
- beautiful;
- fat and bright;
- spherical and papillary;
- jellyfish head;
- crown of thorns
Proper care for milkweed at home
This flower is poisonous, but if you follow the precautions, it can be grown at home. Milky juice provokes poisoning, so when caring for this plant, you need to wear gloves and wash your hands with soap and water.
It is important to choose the optimal place for the plant, since the growth of some varieties can reach 3 m.
In order to grow a flower, you should pay attention to its location. Euphorbia is a light-loving plant, so you need to install the flower so that daylight falls on it.Thanks to this measure, it will grow more actively and please the eye. Although spurge takes root in any climate, the most favorable temperature for it will be 25 ° C.
Watering and feeding
To irrigate Euphorbia, you need to defend the water for several days. Chlorinated water should not be watered, otherwise white streaks may appear on the trunk or leaves. Water temperature for irrigation should be room temperature. From spring to winter it is watered once a week, and in winter - once every 15 days or as needed. Spurge should sometimes be sprayed: once every 2 weeks is enough. Euphorbia is fed once every 30 days. Fertilizers are used for both cacti and succulents.
Top dressing must be chosen such that it contains all the minerals in equal amounts, otherwise one element may not be enough, and the second will be overkill. From this, the leaves on the plant may turn yellow.
In the spring, the flower spends useful substances for active growth. If the metabolism in the structure of the flower changes, then such a plant becomes vulnerable to pests. Various insects attack only flowers that have metabolic disorders. A healthy succulent has a special invisible film that repels insects.
Euphorbia transplant rules
For the plant to thrive, it must be placed in drained, loose soil. You can do it yourself, for this you should take a little land, peat and sand, another option is to buy a ready-made one. Euphorbia should be planted in wide, but not very deep pots.
In order for the plant to feel good, the pot itself should be prepared.
The pot should have drainage holes so that the water does not stagnate. Expanded clay should be placed on the bottom or stone chips should be poured. After the bottom of the pot is prepared, the purchased or prepared mixture is poured into it.
In such conditions, planting will be successful and the plant will feel great.
You also need to remember that the flower should be transplanted on time and correctly. As a rule, they do this in the spring. A young plant should be replanted only once a year, while an older plant should be replanted every 2-3 years. When transplanting, you should never forget about the toxicity of milkweed, it is important to observe all precautions, and after the procedure, it is recommended to wash your hands several times with soap and water. The flower must be placed so that neither children nor animals have access to it.
Reproduction
Reproduction is carried out by seeds and young shoots. The optimal time is spring or summer. Basically, gardeners prefer to carry out propagation using cuttings rather than growing from seeds. To do this, cut a stalk about 10-13 cm long and place it in warm water, as this contributes to the outflow of poisonous juice. It is strongly recommended that the sections be processed with crushed charcoal so as not to harm the plant. The duration of the procedure is from 2 to 4 days. After that, you need to prepare a pot for growing a sprout. For this purpose, they take a wide pot and pour sand, previously moistened with water, into it. After that, the process is transferred there and put it in a bright place.
After the sprouts have sprouted, they need to be transplanted into permanent pots. At first, the pot should be small, but every year during transplantation it is changed, choosing a container 4-5 cm larger than the previous one. Some types of succulents grow slowly, in this case it is advisable to choose a pot only 2-3 cm larger than the previous one.
In the first months, the flower is not disturbed, they create a favorable environment for it. The temperature should be around 20 ° C. Euphorbia can go without water for a long time.
Diseases and pests
Euphorbia is practically not attacked by parasites, and with proper care, the likelihood of the plant getting sick is reduced. If it becomes noticeable that the plant does not dissolve leaves, you should think about it. Infection can occur when white bloom is visible on the leaves.This is one of the signs of being affected by a parasite such as a spider mite. Such a pest braids the leaves with cobwebs and the plant feels discomfort. But this can also be avoided: you just need to regularly spray with special means.
If you take care of a flower incorrectly, then its leaves will drop. A common cause of this phenomenon is stagnant water in the pot. If brown growths appear on the stems, remove the pot from the sun. If insects are visible on the leaves or stem, they must be removed, and then treated with insecticides. Pests settle on contaminated surfaces in hard-to-reach places. If a hygienic shower is not contraindicated for a variety of succulents, it is recommended to carry it out at least once a month, especially on hot days.
Conclusion
Ultimately, Euphorbia is an excellent choice for everyone who wants to diversify the design of their apartment and are not indifferent to ornamental plants. Caring for the bush requires little, indoor species contain poisonous juice, and therefore one of the main rules when working with them is to wear gloves, otherwise it will not be surprising to get a burn. Planting is not particularly difficult, reproduction is carried out mainly by cuttings, it is easier than using seeds.