Triangular euphorbia comes from South West Africa, it looks like a candlestick with candles. The plant is poisonous, is a stem succulent. Under indoor conditions, euphorbia usually grows to 50-60 cm, if the plants are not limited in growth, it can reach a height of up to 4 m. Triangular euphorbia refers to photophilous plants, tolerates direct sunlight, therefore it is customary to place it in well-lit vestibules and on window sills from the sunny side. In winter, euphorbia is rarely watered; in the summer months, watering should be moderate, so that an earthen lump does not dry out.
Between watering, the soil should be allowed to dry thoroughly. Watering the euphorbia triangular should
distilled water with a temperature of 18 to 22C. The plant tolerates dry air perfectly, does not need spraying. Sometimes for hygienic purposes a shower at room temperature is indicated. Since spring, triangular euphorbia needs to be fed regularly. You can use for these purposes fertilizers for cactus.
The earthen mixture for plants consists of peat, turf land with the addition of sand. You can also add perlite and brick chips to the earthen mixture. Triangular euphorbia cactus can be planted in the finished earthen mixture, designed specifically for succulents or cacti.
Triangular euphorbia, the reproduction of which is a fairly simple process, takes root very quickly. The cuttings of the plant are dried in the air for a couple of days, and then planted in an earthen mixture. To give a bushy shape, euphorbia pinch. In some cases, the plant needs a garter. Every year it is necessary to change the topsoil, adult plants are replanted every 2-3 years. The transplant is carried out at the beginning of the growing season in the spring. The soil for transplantation must be well-drained and breathable.
The surface root system of milkweed is poorly developed, so the plant does not need a large pot. However, if the aboveground part has reached large sizes, then you need to take care of the stability of the pot and its sufficient volume. If it becomes necessary to transplant an adult tall plant, then heavy stones are laid on the bottom of the pot for stability. For the normal development and growth of milkweed trihedral, a prerequisite is the installation of a good drainage system.
When grown indoors, euphorbia does not bloom, but is valued for the decorativeness of the aerial parts. Trihedral stems covered with small spines and oval leaves look very exotic. Euphorbia grows very quickly and retains an attractive appearance for many years. If there is accumulation of dust on the stems, then it is removed with a soft brush. A warm shower is carried out after covering the soil in the pot with a plastic bag. Caring for a plant is not difficult, you just need to provide sufficient lighting and adjust the irrigation mode. With a lack of lighting, the stems of the plant are very elongated. With the wrong watering regime, with a lack or excess of moisture, stains may appear on the stems. After elimination of negative factors, euphorbia is quickly restored.
Euphorbia is a very unpretentious plant, it does not require careful care and attention. The undoubted advantage of triangular milkweed is its high resistance to pests and diseases. The plant is widely popular among phytodesigners, landscapers and florists, as the euphorbia looks and feels great in office and residential interiors. When working with milkweed, it should be remembered that milky juice is secreted on the section of the stem, which can cause burns if it enters the mucous membranes. During care, basic precautions should be observed.