Indoor grow Euphorbia correctly. subtleties of care
In nature spurge few people may notice, as this inconspicuous plant. But many home growers like to grow it because it is undemanding plant does not require special care.
We will tell you how to care for spurge plant was comfortable and it can please their owners by beautiful greenery and unusual blooms.
Priming
Spurge prefers to grow in loose soil with low levels of acidity. To create such an environment, you can buy special soil for succulents.
It will be part of sand, clay and sod ground. Also in the pot to do good drainage, so that the roots receive enough oxygen and there was no stagnant water.
Watering
Euphorbia brings great drought and does not tolerate excessive moisture. During the summer, the plant should be watered no more than 1 time per week, the soil should have time to dry.
It is impossible to accumulate water in the pan, after watering it must be drained, otherwise the roots may rot hit. In autumn and winter reduce watering 1-2 times a month.
It is important to monitor the soil when it dries completely, the plant is watered.
Lighting and humidity
Euphorbia does not require additional spraying, as flower thrive smokers with dry air. Additional spraying can cause disease on the leaves.
Milkweed species with thin, not fleshy leaves may not be placed in the vicinity of heat sources, as this may be a consequence of the drying of leaf tips.
Spurge does not like bright light and direct sunlight, it is best to place it on the north side of the room.
reproduction
Spurge can be propagated in various ways:
· Seeds;
· Cuttings;
· Processes.
The easiest way: seed propagation. For rapid germination of seeds bury in the ground not more than 0.5 cm, watered by spraying and create a greenhouse effect, covering glass container.
Plant cuttings propagated in the spring or early summer. To do this, cut off from the mother plant shoots and roots in water with rooting stimulants.
Usually it lasts for a month, after which the young plants are planted in the ground.
Propagated by dividing the bush euphorbia spring, when the buds ripen. At each new escape must be at least two kidneys. After separation, the plant can be planted immediately to the new location.