Euphorbia flower belongs to the most ancient family of the same name, which is represented by a wide variety of species. This includes huge tropical trees, and undersized grass, and climbing creepers, and thorny shrubs, and aquatic plants.
Almost all euphorbiaceae are united by a common feature: from the leaves and stems of plants, when cut, viscous, cow-like white juice appears. This property caused the appearance of the name Euphorbia. Some plants in the family have clear sap, and in almost all it is toxic to humans. If it enters the surface of the skin or inside the body, the juice can have a negative effect. So African tribes used milkweed venom in the manufacture of poisoned arrows.
Another feature of the species is the peculiar structure of the flowers, collected in inflorescences, which are often surrounded by large spectacular leaves. Some plants are very similar to cacti. Milkweeds have an erect stem, from which numerous shoots diverge. Euphorbia grown at home can reach a height of 3 meters.
In apartments, varieties are most often planted such as triangular, which resembles a candelabrum, white-bellied - like a palm tree, a mile - a crown of thorns, and poinsettia (beautiful) - euphorbia blooming for Christmas. It is difficult to list all the variety of beautiful plants fascinating with their rigor and simplicity. However, you can define the general rules for caring for home milk.
When choosing indoor flowers euphorbia, it is necessary to consider their future sizes, which depend on the variety. Therefore, when acquiring a plant, a place should be provided where it will be located. When buying, you need to choose a healthy flower without damage to the leaves and stem.
It’s pretty easy to look after a home plant. Euphorbia flower requires a lot of light and, unlike many other species, does not suffer from direct sunlight. And variegated milkweeds in the shade can even lose their color. Favorable temperature is 20 degrees. Only some varieties can tolerate temperatures lowered to 5 degrees for a short time.
Plants do not like excessive watering. To prevent rotting of branches and stems, they should not get liquid when watering. In spring and summer, euphorbia should be sprayed, and in winter, moistening is completely stopped until the soil is completely dry.
No matter how persistent the plants are, the euphorbia flower does not tolerate drafts that lead to yellowing and dropping of leaves.
When caring for a flower, it is necessary to monitor the appearance of the plant, there should be no dust on it. It is not recommended to touch the indoor flower with your hands, and dust is best removed with a brush.
Plant transplantation is carried out no more than twice a year. For this, they select a capacity larger than the previous one. The soil for succulent or cactus plants (consisting of one third of sandstone) is covered with soil. Expanded clay or pebble pots arrange drainage at the bottom.
Euphorbia is propagated by an euphorbia flower most often by cuttings. Having cut the stalk at the end of spring, they wait until the milky juice flows out. The slice should be sprinkled with charcoal and dried within 2 days. After this, the handle can be transferred to the open ground. During rooting, the plant should be protected from direct sunlight, and the soil should be constantly moistened.
Worms can sometimes attack the plant, which they get rid of using special insecticides.
In addition to home cultivation, various types of decorative milkweeds are cultivated in the garden and in flower beds. With their help, you can arrange a flat path or emphasize the edge of the rabatka, as well as decorate a shady area.