Popular varieties of milkweed

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There are over 2000 varieties of milkweed, ranging from indoor plants to garden plants. Euphorbia, or euphorbia, is a plant species capable of storing a large supply of water in its tissues. It is also known as a succulent plant, and 25% of the species can be found across the African continent. Each type of milkweed contains milky juice, and the structure contains toxic substances. This is the main reason why you will need to wear protective gloves when handling milkweed.

Popular varieties of milkweed

Some African species are used medicinally or for hunting. The sap of the plant contains poisonous substances with which local hunters are impregnated with arrowheads. In medicine, this juice is used to treat kidney or rabid dog bites. It can also replace a laxative, pain reliever, or antihelminthic.

Indoor spurge is also capable of boasting useful properties. For example, Euphorbia can be used to repel moths and rodents. Some types are used in perfumery, as there are a number of varieties that have a pleasant smell. Due to its healing properties, the plant is also used to create whitening creams or lotions for freckles.

There are species that, if properly processed and cooked, can be eaten and fed to livestock. There are also milkweeds for indoor use. If desired, almost all species can be easily grown in houses or apartments, especially milkweed from Africa are suitable for this.

With proper care, indoor spurge and its species grow strong, with good vegetation, similar to smaller copies of wild plants.

For landscape compositions, the spurge Mirsinites, the Mountaineer, or the spurge Myrtolistny, the spurge Purpurea, the spurge Zhigulevsky and Poinsettia are very well suited.

Healing varieties

Medicinal varieties are very popular, although many people look like they are a weed. If you grow such species in a garden, they are not even afraid of wintering, since during the cold weather they can be transferred to the room. Such varieties include:

Ural;
Caucasian;
Candelabra;
Honey plant;
Osotovy;
Pallas.

Euphorbia Akalifa

The most beautiful evergreen variety of milkweed Akalifa grows in the form of a low bush. It is used as a decorative ornament. The flower leaves grow small, with small teeth and an egg-like shape. Akalifa is also called foxtail, as it has beautiful, lush, bright red flowers that gather in spike-shaped inflorescences.

The euphorbia Akalifa blooms from March to late autumn, so you can enjoy the beautiful spectacle for six months. Inflorescences can be up to 25-30 pieces.

The flower must be often watered and fed, protected from a lot of light. Reproduction is carried out by cuttings.

Akalifa can be planted next to Segier, Grant's Sinadeum and Wallenstein's milkweed.

Bupleurumolisty euphorbia

Euphorbia Bupleurum-leaved tropical is one of the rarest species in nature. It grows in the form of a shrub, reaching a height of up to 20 cm, and a diameter of up to 5 cm. On the stem, there are many tubercles, reaching 2-3 mm in height. They can be found all over the stem and on the branches in a spiral pattern.

Leaves sprout at the very top. Flowers also grow on it. They grow in a bundle and gather in complex inflorescences. In winter, this type of milkweed can not be watered at all. It reproduces only with the help of seeds.

This tropical variety looks good in the company of Mirsinites milkweed.

Planting such a variety from the Euphorbia family is simple, even a novice florist can handle it.

Canary spurge

The plant reaches 12 m in height

Canary euphorbia belongs to the highest representatives of the euphorbia family. At first, its needles look intimidating, but soon the variety becomes a favorite of gardeners.

The tree grows to about 12 m in length. Its branches have 4-5 ribs and reach 5 cm in diameter. On the ribs there are many small tubercles, as well as small thorns sprouting 0.5 cm. The leaves are rudimentary, located under the tubercles.

Canarian spurge can be easily kept at home or grown for the garden. Reproduction is best done by cuttings or seeds.

Euphorbia Medusa Head

Euphorbia The head of jellyfish is an amazing plant. Its stems grow upward, on them there are many branches diverging in different directions. It has an unusual, attractive and extraordinary appearance, and therefore is popular with plant breeders. If left hanging and in a pot, the branches will hang down, creating a tentacle effect like a real jellyfish. This property gave the milkweed its name.

The jellyfish head does not require a lot of light. The plant thrives in the dark as well as in bright light.

In summer, at a temperature of 25 ° C, watering should be carried out regularly. The same care rules apply to the Early Snow variety. If you water the plant frequently in winter, the flower will rot.

Cereus euphorbia

Euphorbia Cereus (cereiformis) has the shape of a bush. It has straight branches capable of up to 15 ribs. The ribs are narrow, with small tubercles and small indentations. The spines grow up to 2 cm and become gray in color. There are also small leaves up to 3 mm in height, which dry out quickly, but can remain on the plant for several years. This spurge got its name for its external similarity with a cactus.

The plant prefers bright rooms, but it should be protected from direct sun. When a burn is received, the plant is restored, but it leaves an unpleasant mark that spoils the aesthetics of the appearance.

The plant needs regular watering. The next one should be carried out only after the top layer of the soil has dried.

Large-root variety

Large-rooted spurge has a rather remarkable appearance. Its main feature is a large and large root that serves as the main trunk. Ribbed greenish branches with light streaks grow at the top. Each branch has 3-4 ribs. They, in turn, are separated by deep grooves, which allows the formation of separate segments.

There are tubercles with double needles along the perimeter of the rib. They are wavy and have a continuous gray horny edge. The leaves are practically invisible, they are rudimentary. The variety has an extraordinary appearance and is somewhat similar to bonsai. It is often used as a decoration.Care for such a variety should be carried out in the same way as for similar varieties.

Bluish and Cypress spurge

The cypress variety can be grown in the country

Bluish euphorbia grows strongly in natural living conditions, since it reproduces vegetatively and with the help of rhizomes. It got its name due to its dark green tint with a gray waxy bloom.

This spurge grows up to 1.5 m in height. It has erect stems, about 5 cm in diameter. Each branch has 4-6 ribs. Leaves are absent, instead of them there are strong thorns, growing up to 12 mm and having a dark brown tint.

The flower should be removed from bright sunlight and their frequent contact with the delicate tissues of the milkweed. It should be watered sparingly in summer, but not in winter.

Cypress spurge is a flowering plant. It is mainly used in gardening equipment together with the varieties of milkweed Almond (Ascot), Volinsky and Zlakovidny. The cypress variety grows to a large size only in nature. It has straight branches with small leaves. The top of the plant is decorated with flowers. Its color is yellow, green or reddish. This spurge can be grown both in the room and in the summer cottage as a garden culture, but in winter it should be covered.

Euphorbia Griffith Dexter

Euphorbia dexter grows in the Himalayas or in China. It is used by gardeners to decorate flower beds. It is grown as a perennial plant. With proper care, the plant reaches a length of about 1 m.

The leaves are dull green, the flower is scarlet. The flower is mainly used in landscaping. It can also be used to create compositions with ferns. It is best to plant this variety on the east side, where there is no shade and strong sun. Moderate watering is recommended, reproduction is carried out by dividing the bush.

Spiny euphorbia and Candelabra tree

The thorny variety grows as a shrub and reaches 1 m in height. It has an erect stem that can grow up to 5 cm in diameter. It has blunt ribs. A feature of the plant is its beautiful white-gray spines, which grow up to 2 cm, they have dark tips. Euphorbia also has rudimentary leaves. It is grown as a cactus. It grows well in moderate sunlight.

Candelabra euphorbia grows in Somalia and Ethiopia. In the wild, the height of this tree reaches 10 m. It is a succulent plant, the branches of which are shaped like a candelabra. In the medicine of African countries, such a plant was used as a remedy for constipation.

Euphorbia Enopla

Euphorbia Enopla is a bit like Trigona. Enopla is famous for its pronounced thorns, ranging from pink to burgundy. They grow up to 5 cm long and acquire a reddish tint, and then change their color to gray over time. In nature, such a spurge can grow up to 1 m in height.

It has erect and ribbed stems. Each branch has 5-9 pieces of ribs. It can be easily grown as it thrives in any light. Water it in moderation, sometimes feeding. He also needs loose soil or drainage for successful growth. Reproduction takes place using cuttings.

Pallas spurge (Fisher)

This spurge is scientifically called Fischer's or Pallas's spurge, popularly referred to as "man-root". It is a perennial plant with some medicinal properties. It contains lactones that have antibacterial and antitumor effects. If used correctly, you can improve your health. Thanks to him, many people are cured of various diseases.

Outwardly, he resembles a man, you can meet him in the wild on the banks of the river or in the meadows. Some gardeners may look like it for a weed.

Spherical spurge

With proper care, the plant will bloom

Spherical euphorbia is a short plant.Its height is a maximum of 7 cm, but at the same time it has rather wide stems. Their width can reach 50 cm. The main stem, from which all the ramifications go, sprouts from a very powerful root. This spurge got its name, thanks to the spherical twigs. It has flat tubercles, the leaves grow only 2-3 mm, and then fall off.

For this plant to grow well and have flowers that bloom at the tops of the stems, proper care must be taken. It should be grown in dark light and drainage. In the summertime, it should be watered moderately and regularly, and also fed. In winter, watering should be abandoned.

Large-horned spurge

The plant has branches of 3 ribs, which are separated by deep grooves. Each rib is wavy and round, with a grayish tint around the edges. Rudimentary leaves are practically invisible. In indoor conditions, it grows to the ceiling.

It is worth watering it from March to September, in winter this is not necessary. Large-horned spurge needs moderate sunlight. Reproduction can be carried out during the period of active growth using cuttings. If the goal is to grow at home, the flower will bloom less than its direct relative in the wild.

Coarse-toothed and bristled spurge

Large-toothed spurge is another member of its family, capable of reaching truly large sizes. Its height is 16 m. The tree has ribbed branches with three edges. Their diameter can be up to 1.5 cm. At the edges of the ribs, double spines up to 6 mm high grow, and there are also deep grooves there. Milkweed leaves grow scaly.

In nature, bristled spurge can grow up to 1 m in height. It has wide and cylindrical stems, reaching a diameter of 15 cm. They are covered with many spines located on the ribs. The ribs are separated by deep notches. At home, he grows much smaller and not so intimidating. It should be watered less frequently in winter than in summer. Its appearance resembles a cactus. For good growth, the plant needs diffused sunlight.

Milk spurge

Milk spurge, or Milk lover, is distinguished by a milky white color. In nature, it occurs in the form of a shrub or tree. It has branches with white stripes of 3-4 ribs. Also on its branches double stripes up to 5 mm high grow. Most often it is used for home purposes to give a decorative twist. It is suitable for landscaping.

Such spurge grows well in any light, during the period of active growth it propagates by cuttings. It should be watered moderately and regularly, especially in the summer. You need to feed strictly on schedule, using drainage or loose soil.

White spurge

The palm variety Leukonera is quite popular in Russia and looks like a palm tree. Euphorbia grows with a juicy ribbed stem and can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters. It is often straight, but sometimes there are ramifications. After growth, it can take on the appearance of a candelabrum. The higher the stem, the thicker. All ribs on the main stem are covered with scales. At the very top of the plant, leaves are formed with white veins.

At home, such euphorbia can bloom and multiply by seeds.

When self-cultivation of the Coloniform species of milkweed, it is usually forgotten that the stem first germinates, and only then becomes thicker. If this is not followed, the plant may fall. Also, it should not be too moisturized. You should carefully adhere to the watering regime, since the White-thorn euphorbia is very sensitive to watering.

Armored spurge

It always has many ramifications. It has erect branches, each of which has 3 to 8 ribs. There are tubercles on the ribs, from which small and narrow leaves grow. The plant is considered decorative. It should be watered and fed frequently during the summer.In winter, watering is noticeably reduced.

The plant should be grown in low light, protected from direct exposure to the sun. At the peak of solar activity, you can put the plant on the other side. If the mode fails, the leaves quickly fall off.

Papillary (Fringed) euphorbia

The papillary euphorbia grows as a small shrub up to 20 cm high. Each branch is cylindrical and can reach up to 6 cm in diameter. Also, single gray spines up to 1 cm long grow on them. This euphorbia is perfect for decoration. When it blooms, it acquires new colors, it is almost impossible to take your eyes off it.

Reproduction takes place using cuttings. A picky variety is suitable for novice growers. It grows in any light and responds positively to watering and fertilization. It should be grown in drainage or loose soil.

Melon spurge and false cactus

Milkweed needs to be looked after correctly

Melon euphorbia has a small growth: it reaches a height of only 10 cm. Such a plant is a rarity, in nature you can hardly see it. This flower is grown indoors. For the plant, it is necessary to use drainage or loose soil through which water can easily seep. It should be watered sparingly in the summer, in winter this should be done much less often so that the spurge does not wither. Propagated by seeds or cuttings.

The false cactus is an unusual and spectacular plant that is a type of milkweed. It can grow up to 1 m in height. Its branches have 3-5 ribs, unevenly scattered over the body. Also, double thorns grow, reaching a length of 1 cm. To properly contain them, spurge should not be watered often. Also, the plant should be provided with diffused sunlight.

Euphorbia Mil

The Mille spurge, shiny or sparkling, is one of the most beautiful species in its family. It has thorny stems, and long leaves sprout from above with beautiful flowers of bright color. Blooms can be yellow, red or white.

The plant begins to bloom when it grows to 25 cm. It should be fed and watered in summer, while in winter it is recommended to keep it dry and at a temperature of 15 ° C. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings.

Fatty and multi-spiny euphorbia

Fat spurge grows only 12 cm in height, and in diameter it can be up to 8 cm. Its body has several stripes and weakly pronounced ribs. It has no thorns, single flowers. It looks especially beautiful in combination with such a variety as the Rubber-bearing Euphorbia variety Turukali (bush stick insect). For effective cultivation, it requires high-quality drainage. He likes sunshine and regular watering in the summer.

Another variety is Mnogokolyuchkovy. It is a short plant with many branches. Each branch has 4-5 ribs up to 2.5 cm in diameter, gray-green, and segmented. It also has spines up to 8 mm long. It should be grown in good lighting and moderate watering. Reproduction can be carried out using cuttings.

Garden varieties of milkweed

Euphorbia polychroma (polychrome) large-flowered, or bonfire, is quite common as a garden culture. The garden varieties also include Euphorbia varifolia, or many-flowered. You can add to this group such varieties as Euphorbia Yellowing, Ogorodny, Street, Meadow, Squat, Griffith, Stepnoy, Wild, Bride and Solntseglyad. Multiflorous varieties are a perennial garden plant.

In winter, all of these varieties require shelter and cannot be grown outdoors all year round.

In the summer, the Bonfire and Mirsinites varieties can be used for the construction of flower arrangements.

Multifaceted variety

The multifaceted euphorbia grows short, capable of reaching 50-60 cm. In its homeland, it can do without watering for some time. Usually this variety is planted in a flowerpot.Each branch has a cylindrical, spherical and succulent shape with many ribs. Their number can reach 20.

Such a spurge is capable of blooming. It can be grown at home. The soil is best purchased for cacti or succulent milkweed. Planting such a plant is not difficult.

Variegated variety

The variegated variety is often confused with the Altai milkweed. It is considered a perennial plant. It is grown in a flowerpot as a garden crop, along with the variety Golden (Shiny), Field, Marsh or Euphorbia. Reproduction is carried out using cuttings or dividing the bush.

This type of plant looks great in landscaping. Gardeners grow it together with other varieties or make compositions.

The variegated variety looks beautiful with Chinese, Longhorn and Almond. It can be grown next to a flower such as Poinsettia, they complement each other perfectly. You need to plant the plant so that the sun falls on the leaves of the flower.