Features of multiflorous milkweed
The multiflorous spurge (euphorbia) is a very beautiful and unusual flower. In another way, it is also called euphorbia, and this is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the euphorbia family. This type of flower is loved for its absolute unpretentiousness, decorativeness and uniqueness.
Euphorbia multiflorous
Detailed description
The multiflorous euphorbia is of many varieties. Depending on the species, euphorbia can be durable or only live for one year. The varieties are also different: euphorbia can be found in the form of a flower, a tree or a bright green bush.
Multiflorous euphorbia is a relatively young and beautiful plant that can decorate a window, flower bed, front garden, and annual plants can be used as decoration on tree posts.
Today, in nature, there are more than 2000 varieties of this bush, in which even a specialist with extensive experience can sometimes get confused, therefore it is very rare to find the entire list of existing species. Several types of this bush grow on the territory of the Russian Federation:
- multi-flowered perennial;
- spurge almond-shaped;
- perennial cypress (the second name is a yellow garden leaf);
- spurge capitate;
- spurge bordered.
Flower varieties
Multiflorous grows of short stature, maximum - 75 cm, refers to perennial bush. Of all the species, this one is considered the most unpretentious and resistant to the most severe frosts. It usually blooms only during the warm period, in May or June, and pleases passers-by with its flowers until autumn. Flowers stand out in bright green hues during the flowering period, and then acquire an unusual lemon color.
- Almond-shaped stands out for its extraordinary, rich, light green flowers that glow like stars at night. They grow up to 65 cm and their stems are very light, but not flimsy. This type of shrub blooms in April and June. These flowers love warmth, so they are great for breeding in warm parts of the country. The most severe frost that a bush can withstand is a maximum of -12 ° C.
- Cypress spurge multiflorous, or multicolored, refers to herbal bushes, from which you can make tea, but doctors do not advise. They grow from 15 to 40 cm in height. The bush blooms 2 times a year: in April and at the end of August. The bush in its shape very much resembles a large fluffy and soft ball, which smells very strong and tasty. The bush is not afraid of great heat, and also it is not afraid of severe frosts.
- The multicolored capitate euphorbia grows in very small bushes, its maximum length is 5-10 cm. But at the same time, the flowers quickly overgrow each other and create a very dense "covering" of the earth. It blooms only once a year, at the end of June, often with red or orange flower beds. The plant spreads very quickly and takes root very well, so the neighbors of this plant must be just as strong, otherwise the bush will simply destroy them, which very much resembles the sun.
- The edged decorative flower lives for one year.Due to the unusual shapes of this bush, many experts call it an "alien". It blooms with small and completely invisible flowers, sometimes it can be confused with a weed. It propagates with the help of seeds, while after planting the bush will rise immediately within 10-12 days. Flowers bloom from the very beginning of summer until the first severe frosts. The plant does not like direct sunlight and loves peat soil. Growing and caring for such a bush will not be difficult. In the photo you can see how unique and special this plant is.
Bush propagation
Bushes reproduce in several ways:
- planting seeds;
- cuttings;
- using dividing the bush.
According to many experts, most of these plants reproduce by self-pollination, that is, they themselves scatter their seeds around during the flowering process. Bushes are a dioecious plant, in order for it to reproduce naturally, it is necessary to plant female and male bushes next to it. Unfortunately, it is possible to understand what gender the bush is only after the flowering period. Male bushes have thin and long flowers that bloom in the late afternoon, female bushes are large, wide and the bush is simply strewn with them.
If you have already purchased seeds, then experts recommend planting them in early autumn. And from above it is necessary to fill them well with sawdust or fresh humus. A plant that, in turn, has undergone the stratification procedure has a better chance of surviving and germinating than untreated plants. You can sow the seeds, it is advisable to pre-soak them so that they germinate a little. All types of shrubs propagate by cuttings.
The best time to plant is May or the end of June. For this stage of reproduction, the youngest shoots are selected. In order for them to germinate well, you need to make small sections with a sharp object, and the juice that the plant will let out must be rinsed off abundantly with warm water. So that the sections grow together well and do not rot, they must be sprinkled with activated carbon. Then the twigs should be left in a warm place for a couple of days so that they can dry out. After that, the cuttings must be planted in any deep object so that they can take root.
The container you have chosen should be covered with a 5 cm layer of drainage agent, and the rest of the space should be a mixture of different soils: leafy earth, so that the roots grow quickly - peat, you can also add a little charcoal. The ground should not be dry, but milkweed bushes do not tolerate much moisture. In this regard, these plants are very whimsical. They need slightly moist soil to grow well.
Within one month, the roots will be able to take root and grow well. And then they can already be transplanted into the ground that has been previously processed. To keep the roots strong, they can be treated with various preparations. Reproduction by splitting a bush assumes the fact that you or someone you know owns this species of bushes. The bush should be divided only in April or at the end of May, during the budding period. No special tools are needed here, the main thing is that there should be at least 2 soils on each site. It is also necessary to plant ready-made bushes only in pre-prepared ground. In addition, there are such types of flowers as tasmanian, tiger, bonfire, glaser and blue.
Planting a plant
All types of this plant grow well in a bright and sunny area of the site. In the shade or in partial shade, they will feel good, but they will not bloom as well as in the sun. If you selected a dark area for them in your garden, then it is best to plant a scaly or long-horned one on that territory - it does not matter to these bushes, the sun and partial shade do not affect their flowering.
By its structure, this is a very tenacious plant. Seeds that are accidentally carried away by the wind can take root in the most unexpected places. If you find a “young growth” of this bush, carefully dig it up and transplant it to a place convenient for you.Just remember that even with their unpretentiousness, they do not like to often change their habitat. The price of a plant will depend on its species, method of reproduction and longevity.
How to care
In this case, you shouldn't put much emphasis on the word “leaving”. The shrub can handle dry climates just fine. Water the plant only if the summer is very hot. Maximum, you can water it once a month for a couple of minutes in order to wet only the top layer of the earth. But in no case should you overmoisten the soil: this can lead to the death of the root system.
Due to the fact that the ground is too wet, the roots begin to absorb excess water and then rot. Euphorbia multicolor has many unique characteristics. A rich variety of this species will help you choose the type you need with its special patterns and flowering. Effortless: care and landing are elementary.