Proper care for triangular milkweed at home

Triangular spurge is a perennial plant from the Euphorbia family. It belongs to stem succulents. The culture is also called triangular. This is due to the structure of the plant stem.

In nature, triangular spurge grows in the subtropical regions of Africa and America, as well as on the island of Madagascar.

It is very popular in indoor floriculture. It is valued for its decorative stems of original shapes. Visually, the plant resembles a candelabrum with many candles inserted into it. Some people compare the culture to a cactus that can be kept at home, since the plant does not bloom at home, it has thorns. The height can be up to 3 meters.

Euphorbia is another name... With the help of it, they green up apartments and office premises. Triangular euphorbia is actively used to treat many diseases in alternative medicine.

At the same time, it is well known that this species, like others, is poisonous and hazardous to health. Since the stems and leaves of the plant contain milky sap, which contains the substance euphorbin. If it comes into contact with the skin, the juice causes severe burns.

Eye contact with juice can cause blindness. And the use of juice inside threatens with severe poisoning.

Names, botanical description and features and photos

Differences Euphorbia trihedral in the scientific community is usually called Euphorbia Trigona (Euphorbia Trigona). In everyday life, the plant has many other names - triangular euphorbia, exocactus, Mexican cactus. This stem succulent belongs to the numerous Molochaev family.

Homeland is South Africa, Madagascar, the subtropics of America. The flower is large, has a thick stem with three sides. In nature it grows up to 6 - 8 m, in room conditions it reaches 2 - 3 meters in height.

The variety is distinguished by branching, over time it becomes overgrown with rich shoots. The ribs of the stems are clearly defined, covered with small spines. The stems are bright green. The leaves are small, 2-3 cm long, oblong in shape, located at the very top of the fleshy stem. The leaves are not preserved, they quickly fall off, new shoots grow in their place. This perennial does not bloom.

Often grown in offices and other formal establishments, on verandas and covered loggias.

See how the trihedral spurge looks in the photo:

How to transplant triangular spurge

Transplant triangular spurge every summer from June to Julywhen it grows most actively. Typically, the plant will quickly use up all the nutrients in the soil if the pot is small. The substrate should, if possible replace with a new one... The plant will feel better in the new substrate.

After the transplant, leave the euphorbia triangular without watering and without fertilizing for a week or even two... During this time, the plant adapts to the new soil and takes root. Then resume watering and fertilizing as usual.

Is the plant poisonous and can it be kept at home?

The flower is decorative, you can grow it as a houseplant in the house, taking precautions. If, nevertheless, the juice gets on the skin, it is required to immediately rinse the place of contact with running water. Prednisolone ointment can help relieve itching and relieve painful reactions.

It is not recommended to grow this exotic if there are small children or animals in the house. You cannot install pots in the bedroom, this variety exudes a mild aroma that affects sleep and the nervous system in general. Florists note that in such cases, sleep becomes short and disturbing.

Is this poisonous flower a cactus or not? Some people set up pots next to their computers to absorb harmful radiation. This is a misconception, the triangular spurge is not a cactus. Although many call him a cactus - Mexican. The variety has only external similarities, there is no biological relationship with cacti.

Signs associated with triangular milkweed

According to legend, the triangular spurge has life-giving power and is able to bring peace to the house in which it grows. Popular signs attribute to him the ability to give peace, moral and physical relaxation, as well as to positively influence the human musculoskeletal system.

However, like any plant with thorns, it should not be placed in the bedroom. This is especially true for married couples, as this can contribute to conflicts between loved ones..

Benefits, harm and contraindications

It is believed that the flower cleans the air of harmful microbes, absorbs carbon dioxide well. and unpleasant odors. In addition, the plant is widely used as a medicinal raw material in pharmacology.

The root contains starch, ascorbic acid, tannins, resins, which have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. These components are part of many anticancer, blood-purifying, stimulating drugs. Milky juice is a part of ointments and tinctures for removing warts, calluses and treating fungal skin lesions.

It should be borne in mind that flower juice is very poisonous, an overdose leads to serious consequences: it causes nausea, vomiting, intestinal upset, serious stomach poisoning, heart failure. Allergy sufferers are not recommended to use tinctures and baths for a long time, possibly exacerbation of inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes.

It is unacceptable to get these drugs in the eyes or on open wounds. The use of the medication during pregnancy is contraindicated. Do not allow juice to get on the tongue or mucous membrane. The tongue and face begin to grow numb, blisters, wounds and non-healing ulcers may appear.

How to cut triangular spurge

At first I just wanted to transplant my spurge (see photo above) into the correct soil. But only the upper part of the plant looked beautiful, and its lower part consisted of three naked long sticks that spoiled the whole view. Triangular spurge is easily propagated by cuttings, and I decided to cut off the upper, branched part of the stems, try to root these cuttings, and throw out bare sticks with roots.

Plants of the euphorbia family got their name from the juice, which resembles milk in color and consistency. Like many other types of milkweed, triangular milkweed juice is poisonous and can cause skin irritation and poisoning if swallowed.

• The sap is released very easily at the slightest damage to the plant. When pruning, especially a lot of juice is released.
• The sap inside the plant is under pressure, so it is worth protecting not only the hands, but also the eyes when manipulating the plant (sap may splash).
• All actions with the plant are done in rubber gloves, just in case it is better to wear safety glasses. Then wash your hands thoroughly. In no case do not allow juice, even in very small quantities, to come into contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
• As follows from the above, the plant can be dangerous to children and animals.

To trim the milkweed, I used a sharp kitchen knife, which I had previously washed, wiped dry and wiped the blade with boric alcohol for disinfection. Pruning was done with rubber gloves and goggles. A lot of white juice exuded from the cut. I held the cut under running water for a while to rinse off the emerging juice. After a few minutes, the juice ceased to stand out, and just a clean cut remained. Then she put the branches in a vertical position in a vase to dry.

The cut branches of my triangular milkweed are dried in a vase for subsequent rooting in the ground.

This is how the cuttings of the trihedral milkweed look.

How to care for a triangular species?

Temperature

An unpretentious variety of milkweed develops well from spring to autumn at normal room temperature, it is not afraid of a temperature rise to 25 - 28 ° C. In winter, the permissible temperature is up to 16 - 18 ° C.

Watering

Water this species in moderation, in small doses. In summer, once a week is enough. In winter, watered only when the topsoil is completely dry. When kept cool, water should be watered once every 3 to 4 weeks.
The flower loves spraying and bathing in the shower. This procedure washes away unwanted dust from the stems. During the procedure, it is recommended to cover the soil layer with a film.

In the autumn-winter period, dust is usually brushed off with a special soft brush.

Triangular spurge grows well in sunny places. Although during intense sun it is still better to cover the windows with light shading. Growing succulents in partial shade is acceptable. The flower is gradually accustomed to the rays of the direct sun. For the summer, it is better to install the pots on the veranda or balcony, the flower loves fresh air.

Pruning

To control growth, the tops of the triangular milkweed are cut in the spring. Also, to cut off children during reproduction, the plant is pruned. Pruning encourages new shoots to appear. The bushes become lush, the stems branch well.

Florists put special hats on the tops - bottle caps. Then the bush develops only in width.

Top dressing

Fertilizers should be special - for succulents or cacti. Top dressing is applied from spring to autumn through watering.

Pot

The pot for this variety requires a roomy one, but not too deep - for drainage and weighting. Strong stems can overturn the pot, damage the superficial root. The flowerpot is changed every 2 to 3 years, increasing its diameter by 3 to 4 cm.

You will find all the details of caring for this type of milkweed in a separate article.

Care for the triangular milkweed

• Shine. Give your triangular milkweed as much sunlight as possible - ideally at least half a day of direct sun every day. In an apartment, the best place for him is on a sunny window or next to him in a room with good air circulation.
• Priming. It is best to grow triangular euphorbia in a clay pot, in which the substrate will dry out quickly to prevent moisture stagnation and rot. Euphorbia trigona prefers sandy soil, but any well-drained soil will work as well. For example, on the English-speaking Internet, I found this recipe for a substrate: one part of large perlite and three parts of peat.
• Watering. Watering is necessary when the surface of the substrate is dry to the touch. It is necessary to moisten the surface of the soil, but do not water it so that it is very wet. The soil surface should be completely dry between waterings. During winter dormancy, watering is necessary when the substrate is completely dry to a depth of at least 2.5 cm. If you are in doubt whether to water or not, then it is better not to water. Remember that this is a drought tolerant plant.
• Top dressing. Fertilizers can be applied 2-3 times a month during the growing season from early April to early October.Use mineral fertilizers for cacti and succulents. During the dormant period (from October to March), the plant does not need to be fed.

Due to the fact that the root system of the milkweed is small and superficial, it does not stick well in the pot. The plant can reach impressive size and mass when grown in a small pot, with the result that large specimens often fall or fall out of the pot.

Reproduction

Seeds

This method is not used at home. Hybrid specimens do not produce seeds. In laboratory conditions, sowing is done in early spring. The process is long, laborious, and not practical.

1. The seeds are pressed 1 to 2 cm deep at a distance of 20 cm from each other.
2. The substrate is moistened.
3. Seedlings appear in 2 weeks.
4. Young seedlings take root without difficulty.
5. Air temperature - at least 20 - 22 ° C.

Cuttings

This method is considered the most acceptable for triangular milkweed. Cuttings are cut from the upper shoots up to 10 cm long or lateral shoots are cut off - children. The time for grafting is spring or summer.

The procedure is simple, the cuttings take root quickly:

1. The cut shoots are washed with warm water to stop the juice.
2. Within 2 - 3 days in the shade, the cuttings wither.
3. The sections are processed with crushed coal.
4. Shoots go deep into sand or perlite.
5. The containers are exposed to a bright place.
6. The temperature of the cuttings is 22 - 25 ° C.
7. After rooting, young seedlings are transplanted into permanent pots by transferring.

By dividing

For reproduction, the stem division method is used. The procedure is carried out in the spring.

Required soil composition for planting the separated parts:

• orff - 1 hour
• Sand - 1 tsp
• Leafy, sod land - 1 tsp.
• Drainage layer - broken brick, pebbles, expanded clay.

Division procedure:

1. The substrate in the pot is well moistened.
2. The mother plant is taken, dry and damaged root processes are removed.
3. The sections are processed with activated carbon.
4. The divided parts are planted in separate pots.
5. Watering is moderate, the air temperature is at least 18 - 20 ° C.

All effective breeding methods for triangular milkweed are described in this article.

Reproduction methods

The main breeding method for triangular milkweed is cuttings. The advantages of this method are that it is cost effective and highly efficient. Moreover, if you follow all the rules of reproduction, there will be a minimum number of dead seedlings. In order to propagate the plant by cuttings, it is necessary to carefully cut off young healthy cuttings with a sharp knife, and treat the remaining wound with coal.

The cut shoots should be left for a couple of days in a dry, warm place, after which the young plant should be planted in prepared soil, and the pot should be placed in a warm, lighted place.

In addition to cuttings, a seed propagation method is available. However, this method is characterized by poor germination and long germination. Seeds should be purchased from trusted sellers and planted fresh in the ground. If it is impossible to plant them fresh, the seeds should be stored in a dry place, however, it should be borne in mind that the germination of seed material will decrease in this case.

Briefly about the diseases inherent in this flower

• If the leaves turn yellow, the flower lacks mineral supplements.
• Leaves fall off when over-watered or the wrong substrate. Better to transplant the flower, add a drainage layer.
• The leaves have begun to dry - you need to move the pots to a cooler, shaded place.

Triangular spurge is practically not susceptible to pests. But if care and hygiene are violated, spider mites and aphids may appear. Powdery mildew appears when the soil is damp. Treatment of the bush with special insecticides will help here.

Euphorbia triangular, in spite of its "poisonousness", is distinguished by its beauty and outstanding appearance. Observing the simple rules of care, you can grow real tropical bushes - giants.

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Euphorbia triangular - dangerous plant, which only the most daring growers decide to acquire.

Having "invited" him to your home, it is important to find a good place for him and get used to caring for the prickly "handsome".

Florists will be pleased that this exotic succulent not picky and adapts well to room conditions. The requirements of the plant are few and easy to understand.

Problems of growing an African flower

Since the plant is unpretentious in terms of care, there are very few problems with its cultivation. However, there are some negative points that a florist can face. Brown rot spots may appear on the stem and leaves of the plant as a reaction to over-watering. Due to insufficient illumination, the stalks of the milkweed can stretch out, this is especially noticeable in winter. In addition, in a pot that is too spacious, the plant grows rather quickly due to the increase in roots.

Feature and Description

Euphorbia triangular, triangular or euphorbia trigona, and in Latin Euphorbia trigona are all the names of one of the brightest representatives of succulents of the Euphorbia family.

it large plant with a thick and fleshy stem, distinguished by three edges and well-defined ribs with small spines. Small oblong leaves grow on the tops of the stems. This spurge often confused with cactusto which he has nothing to do.

The homeland of the exotic succulent is the island
Madagascar and the subtropics of Africa, where it grows in the form of tall outlandish trees on dry heights.
Is it possible to keep a triangular spurge at home?

In indoor conditions, euphorbia also does not hesitate to grow, reaching 3 meters in height or even more if the height of the ceiling allows.

Triangular spurge branches well, overgrowing with numerous shoots over time.

In the prime of its years, reaching impressive dimensions, it resembles an unprecedented candelabrum with green triangular candles. There is also an interesting variety with a reddish stem and dark crimson leaves, but it is very rare in flower collections.

Grown as an indoor flower, euphorbia triangular does not bloom, but attracts flower growers with extraordinary decorativeness. Rarely does an office go without the exotic beauty of this plant. After all, it is unpretentious and is a long-livermaintaining its impressive appearance for many, many years.

Further, you can see the triangular euphorbia in the photo and get acquainted with the features of home care:

Thorny, poisonous, but beautiful!

Triangular spurge is the brightest representative of the Euphorbia family. The plant is large in size. It consists of a fleshy triangular stem with well-defined ribs and spines. Sometimes on the top of the milkweed's trunk, green leaves of an oblong shape appear. Due to the presence of a succulent stem, covered with tough skin and thorns, many growers believe that this succulent is the most common cactus. However, it is not. Triangular spurge has nothing to do with the Cactus family.

The homeland of the succulent is the island of Madagascar and the subtropical territories of Africa. Here the thickets of Euphorbia, more like a tree, occupy dry heights. At home, the flower also grows intensively, reaching a height of 3 meters and releasing many shoots. Triangular spurge is a perennial plant that, if provided with the right conditions, can delight the owners with an original species for many years.

Important! Triangular spurge does not bloom in indoor conditions!

The roots of the plant are compact, so the succulent should be kept in a wide, stable container. Otherwise, the flower may fall and injure household members with sharp needles.

Home care

Triangular spurge is just a gift for plant lovers, especially beginners. He is able to put up with any conditions of detention (within reasonable limits!).

Plant tolerates low light, meager and rare watering and even location next to heating devices. However, if the milkweed is provided with better conditions, it will grow much faster, develop more actively and will be able to show itself in all its glory.

Site selection and temperature conditions

Home care begins with choosing a location. Euphorbia trigone grows well both in partial shade and in the sun. Suitable for her any place in the house... The plant feels great both in a modest corner and on a sunny windowsill.

He will also like to live on a loggia, in a conservatory or a greenhouse. However, you should accustom the euphorbia to direct sunlight. gradually... Otherwise, on its leaves and shoots burns will appear.

From spring to autumn, the succulent feels great at normal room temperature. In winter, the most favorable conditions for the plant are light coolness with a temperature from 15 to 18 ° С.

Watering and moisture

During the period of active growth, which occurs in spring and summer, the plant needs regular watering.
The optimal schedule is moistening the earth approximately once every 7-8 days.

Undesirable allow the earthen coma to dry out.

Watering in winter shrinks, and in cool conditions it is carried out as rarely as possible.

At the same time, it is important to know that euphorbia of trigone, like all euphorbia, will rather easily survive a temporary drought, but will not tolerate waterlogging of the soil... Stagnant water in the soil can lead to rotting of its roots.

To air humidity, euphorbia triangular not picky.

However, he loves spraying and showering.

This gives the succulent vitality, it becomes well-groomed and even more spectacular.

During such bathing, it is imperative to cover the soil in the pot with plastic wrap. Such a "cosmetic" procedure as cleaning the stems from dust with a brush will not interfere with the plant.

Soil and transplant

Euphorbia needs a loose, breathable and well-drained soil... You can use a commercially available succulent mixture or prepare it yourself by mixing equal amounts of peat, sand, leaf and turf soil, and brick chips for drainage.

Young milkweed is recommended replant annually, and mature plants every two or three years, as the roots take over the entire space of the pot. In the intervals between transplants, it is advisable to change the top layer of soil in the pot every spring.

A transplant is best done in the spring.

The new container is matched to the size of the plant.

It should be voluminous, but not very deep, because the succulent has a shallow root system.

For large specimens, the bottom of the flowerpot should be put weighty pebbles - this gives them stability.

Thick drainage layer at the bottom of the pot - perhaps the most important condition that triangular spurge presents during transplantation.

After purchase, it is desirable examine the spurge for pestsYou can also wash it with warm water under the shower. Then you need to give him a week or two for adaptationby placing it separately from other plants. After that, you can carefully transfer the succulent into a new pot, if possible, cleaning the root system of the old soil.

Fertilizer

Plant feeding is carried out from spring to autumn... A special fertilizer for succulents is ideal, which includes a full set of essential trace elements.

Pruning

Many flower growers do not limit their pet in growth, and he, feeling freedom, swings to unimaginable sizes, becoming an exquisite decoration of the house.

How to cut triangular spurge?

If the size of the apartment does not allow growing a tall specimen, you can trim it when it reaches the desired height.

To do this, simply cut off the tops of the shoots with a sharp knife and sprinkle the cuts with crushed coal... Pruning milkweed triangular stimulates the formation of new shoots, which gives the milkweed a slightly different shape.

He becomes bushy and more "plump".

Reproduction

How to propagate euphorbia triangular (triangular)? Reproduction is performed side shoots.

The most favorable time for this procedure is Spring... It is necessary to cut off young shoots about 10 cm long, dry them for 2-3 days and then sprinkle them with crushed coal.

Further, the shoots are planted in moistened sand or perlite and placed in a bright, but slightly shaded place. After the young spurge takes root, gets stronger and moves into growth, you can transplant it into a permanent pot.

Diseases and pests

Plant rarely attacked by pests... The poisonous juice flowing through its "veins" scares away uninvited guests.

But the most daring of them sometimes attack the plant - this aphid (small green insect), red spider mite, weaving cobwebs on the leaves, and mealybug, leaving a white bloom on the shoots. Should inspect more often succulent and when pests appear, use insecticides or alternative methods.

If the milkweed is properly cared for, it practically does not get sick... However, under inappropriate conditions of detention, the following problems may arise:

• With an excess of moisture in the soil, the plant sheds leaves;
• In the absence of dressings or, conversely, their overabundance, the leaves of the plant turn yellow;
• Sometimes ugly brown growths can be seen on its stems. This means that the spurge has been in direct sunlight for too long.

However, all this easily fixable... You just need to establish proper care - and the plant will quickly recover, again delighting the grower with a healthy and "blooming" look.

Plant propagation

Reproduction of Triangular Euphorbia is carried out by means of lateral shoots. This method greatly simplifies and speeds up the procedure. Therefore, even an inexperienced florist can successfully propagate Euphorbia.

To carry out manipulations, cut off the processes, the length of which has reached 10 cm, and subject them to drying for 2-3 days. After this, the cut points are sprinkled with crushed coal and planted in a moistened sandy substrate. The pot with the transplanted shoot is shaded. After the young individual is rooted, it is transplanted into a permanent soil mixture. The plant reproduces in the spring. On winter or autumn days, a similar procedure is carried out only when urgently needed.

Benefit and harm

Can I keep it at home?

As mentioned above, the plant has one drawback - its milky juice is poisonous... But besides this, the triangular spurge is of great benefit. After all, this succulent cleans the air in the house and kills harmful bacteria.

Many people place a succulent plant next to a computer to absorb electromagnetic radiation, confusing it with a cactus. Still, it's a good place to plant. It will not protect you from the harmful effects of technology, but with its impressive appearance it will set you in a working mood.

In ancient times, healers attributed to milkweed miraculous properties... With the help of juice, plants in the old days got rid of warts, corns, lichens and parasites, and were treated for various diseases.

Diseases and parasites

Euphorbia rarely becomes a victim of pests.The poisonous sap is a powerful weapon of the plant in the fight against insects, therefore, not all parasites "dare" to attack the succulent. Among those pests that still succeed in this include:

• aphids;
• a red spider mite that leaves a cobweb;
• mealybug, the presence of which is evidenced by the white traces that have appeared on the milkweed.

If one of the pests was found, it is necessary to isolate the succulent from the rest of the plants and treat with insecticidal solutions.

And also the plant can suffer due to improperly organized care:

1. Due to excess moisture, the flower can shed its leaves.
2. Due to a lack or excessive amount of fertilizer, the succulent may turn yellow.
3. Due to the excess of direct sunlight, the flower may become covered with brown spots.

Provided the care is properly organized, the plant will have stable immunity and will not suffer from the diseases listed above.

Despite the presence of toxic milk, Triangular Euphorbia still brings great benefits to its owners. It cleans the air well and kills harmful bacteria. But it is still better not to put this flower in the bedroom. Its subtle scent negatively affects sleep quality, so succulent can cause insomnia.

Trihedral spurge is a giant plant. Large and hardy hybrids are widespread among lovers of tropical exotic plants. It is easy to care for, not picky about the soil, a drought-resistant representative of the tropics.

Next, we will tell you in detail about the features of this succulent, how the variety differs from the representatives of its family. How to care for a plant: the required temperature, watering, light, pruning, what to fertilize. Learn about breeding methods.

basic information

Euphorbia, in Latin the name sounds like "euphorbia", is a representative of the Euphorbia family, a short annual or perennial herb that forms loose thickets. Often these plants are succulent or cactus-like, and trees are also found. It has a thin, fusiform rhizome.

As for the stems, they can be spreading, erect or numerous, depending on the type of flower. The milkweed of one species has one, while the other may have three dozen stems.

This flower has leaves of a bluish or yellowish shade, narrow, spatulate or obovate, growing alternately.

Euphorbia blooms in May, at the end of July the bushes disintegrate, which can lead to drowning out other species growing nearby. The flowers of the plant are bell-shaped, resemble small glasses, not exceeding 2 cm in diameter. The outer part is bare with a petal, and the inner surface is pubescent. Milkweed seeds are brown, ovoid.

Interesting: In European countries, milkweed blooms during Catholic Christmas. The plant is covered with large flowers, for which it is called the "Star of Bethlehem" and is often grown at home

Today, the euphorbia family has over 2000 species, only in the territory of the CIS countries there are about 170 varieties. Euphorbia also grows in Iran, Armenia, India, Nepal, Japan, Pakistan, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Korea, Afghanistan, this flower is found in North America.

Wild spurge is not particularly picky in choosing a place, it prefers to "settle" on the sides of roads, along the edges of ditches, in landfills, and is rarely found among garden plantings and crops.

Purchase and adaptation

When buying, carefully inspect the plant: there are no foreign spots and damage. Do not buy spurge with sticky or soft patches on the stems.

The roots of euphorbia should not be dry and protruding from the drainage holes.

• Immediately after purchasing Trigone, a lukewarm shower is recommended.
• For two to three weeks, it is necessary to adhere to quarantine: place the flower separately from other plants.
• Examine Euphorbia regularly for diseases and pests.
• Provide the new tenant with comfortable conditions: warmth, lighting, regular but moderate watering (do not feed).
• After a month has passed, transplant the euphorbia into a suitable container with fresh substrate.

Common types of domestic euphorbia

The domestic euphorbia flower is also found in different parts of the world, it can be both blooming and non-blooming. The grower has a choice - the species diversity is impressive:

• Mile - flowering of this milkweed, although year-round, but not particularly impressionable, yellow flowers are modest, small, with a border of reddish-pink leaves. The guest from Madagascar is unpretentious and yes, this flower also contains poison.

This is interesting: There is an opinion that the crown of thorns of Jesus Christ was woven from the succulent Mil.

• Resinous - succulent shrub, blooming with yellowish flowers, collected in inflorescences - cyation.

• Tirucalli is a rubbery euphorbia with small, narrow leaves that quickly turn yellow and fall off. When grown at home, it practically does not bloom.

Interesting: Because of their original appearance, tirucalli bushes are often compared to corals, and are also called pencil milkweed.

• Triangular - non-flowering euphilia, the leaf of which has clearly defined ribs, covered with oblong leaves and spines.

• Spurge ribbed - it is a comb or comb-ribbed, a flower resembling a palm tree, if you look at it from above. These representatives of the plant world have nothing in common, in addition to their appearance, but the exotic species has increased the popularity of the euphilia several times.

• Volus-leaved euphilia is a rare species of indoor euphilia, which because of the lanceolate-lobed leaves were nicknamed "hare ears".

• Euphorbia white-veined - like others is poisonous, which does not interfere with its popularity. It has a juicy, ribbed stem, the top of which is crowned with long, oval leaves.

• Large-horned - due to the fleshy, triangular stem, it resembles a cactus.

• Spherical - a dwarf plant without thorns, the height of which does not exceed 10 cm.

• Milky is a non-flowering euphobia that grows in the form of a bush, with four-ribbed twigs covered with thorns.

• Multi-prickly - this flower did not get its name in vain, it has a large number of gray-green twigs with an abundance of thorns. The foliage is rudimentary, there are no flowers.

• The papillary is a pretty houseplant, reaching a height of 20 cm. It is a bush with cylindrical branches covered with small leaves and thorns.

These are far from all euphorbias that have adapted to domestic conditions, many species are incredibly beautiful and exotic, have unusual names and forms. There are also "jellyfish head", "monkey tree", "Diamond frost", "Mountain snow" and more. They are undoubtedly interesting for flower growers, but we must not forget about their toxicity.

How to root triangular spurge

To root the triangular milkweed, the cut cuttings must be dried for a week, and then the cuttings must be planted either in slightly moistened sand or in perlite. Triangular spurge also takes root in water - the roots appear in about a month.

I dried the cut branches of my milkweed in an upright position for two weeks.

While the cuttings were drying, I read somewhere on the Internet that large branches do not take root well. And my three cuttings were just big enough. I separated three small shoots from one of the cuttings and also put them to dry. As a result, I got two large cuttings and three small ones for rooting.

I turned one large branch of trihedral milkweed into three small cuttings, which I put to dry in an upright position in plastic cups.

It seemed to me wrong to plant in sand or perlite, since it is logical for the plant to continue growing where it gave roots, so as not to transplant and disturb the plant once again. And it is unlikely that it will grow in clean sand or perlite.

I prepared the pot, drainage, support for the cuttings and substrate in advance.

What substrate did I use for triangular milkweed

• River sand - 15 parts;
• Gray earth from the park (from molehills) - 15 parts;
• Perlite - 5 parts;
• Vermiculite - 3 parts.

The soil for the triangular milkweed I made on the basis of the usual gray soil from the park from under the birch and from a mole heap.

For the ground, I used river sand bought in Auchan. It is small, not very suitable for succulents, but we could not find another. In the photo - sand, earth from the park and ready-made soil with perlite and vermiculite.

Before pouring the soil into the pot, I put some drainage stones on the bottom and placed a bamboo support in the pot.

How I planted cuttings of triangular milkweed for rooting

• First, I set up a bamboo support in the pot so that the ends rest against the bottom of the pot for a more stable support.
• Then she poured granite chips as drainage.
• I poured the prepared soil into the pot.
• I planted the dried cuttings to a depth of about 1 cm.
• She attached the cuttings to the support with fishing line so that they were well fixed and did not dangle in the ground.

The substrate was dry and I did not water it for a very long time. As long as the plant is without roots, watering is not needed. Although I read that the plant must feel the water so that the roots know that they have something to grow for. I don't know if this is so or not.

This is how I planted two large triangular milkweed branches for rooting. I buried them in the ground by about 1 cm. I installed a bamboo support in the pot and tied the branches to the support with a fishing line. September 20, 2019.

Later I annoyed three small cuttings in this pot.

So my spurge sat, tied to a support, almost half a year... During this time, all the leaves dried up and fell off, the trunks were very dry and noticeably wrinkled in places. Small cuttings were especially dry. One of them has become almost completely flat. In general, the plant looked bad, and I already began to fear that it would not take root at all, that I cut it in vain, only ruined the plant.

At first, I did not water it at all, then I began to water it along with all the other succulents about once every two weeks - 10 days. I watered quite a bit.

And finally, around March, I noticed that very small leaves, rolled into a tube, appeared on the tops of some shoots. I could not understand whether they were already there, or whether they were still new leaves. But by mid-April (six months after planting) it became clear that my spurge was growing! These were new leaves and there were more and more of them. Hooray! My spurge still gave roots and began to grow!

And this is my spurge six months after planting. The branches dried up and wrinkled, especially the small cuttings dried out a lot, the leaves all dried up and crumbled, but new leaves appeared on some branches! This means that the plant has taken root and started to grow! April 18, 2019.

Here they are, new leaves of my milkweed! It can be seen how a large branch wrinkled from lack of water. April 18, 2019.

Here are some more new leaves. You can see how the large branches have dried up. April 18, 2019.

And then the spurge very quickly, literally before our eyes, released a bunch of leaves, pouted, the wrinkles smoothed out, the trunks shone. All the cuttings took root and took root - two large and three small ones. Even very dry small cuttings (one, as I thought, I would definitely have to throw away) were completely transformed, straightened, filled with water, shone and gave out a bunch of leaves at the tops.

Now my triangular spurge looks great, it is pleasant to look at the plant - luscious greenery, shiny trunks with a beautiful pattern and there are no ugly long naked trunks.I removed the support - it is no longer needed, the spurge keeps well in the ground. Admire the plant in the photos below.

My euphorbia is triangular in 4-5 months after the appearance of the first leaves after rooting in the ground. All branches have taken root - both large and small.

Small stem cuttings of euphorbia trigone rooted and beginning to grow. The two small cuttings in the left photo were completely dry, almost flat and bent in an arc. You can see how they have changed.

What observations have I made for myself:

• Euphorbia trigone has amazing ability to survive (however, like all succulent plants). Withered cuttings are reborn to a new life.
• Plants teach patience - you need to properly care for the plant, and otherwise trust nature and wait.
• In order for the trihedral spurge to grow beautifully, one must not be afraid of it shape... Given the large size it can grow to, the formation of this plant is very important.

Toxicity of milkweed

No matter how diverse these flowers are, they are united by one thing - all milkweed are poisonous plants. Their parts are filled with white or transparent milky juice moving under pressure.

It is important! Milkweed juice is considered the most poisonous substance of plant origin.

It contains a large amount of alkaloids, saponins, toxic compounds, poisonous resins and other components.

It is interesting! The peoples of the Caribbean and Africa immediately recognized the benefits of such a powerful poison as euphorbia juice. Here they are covered with arrows and the blade of a weapon.

Milkweed poisoning is a common occurrence and can occur if you neglect the precautions when caring for a flower, transplanting, as well as using a plant to prepare medicinal formulations.

Children and domestic animals are at risk, it is they who most often accidentally touch this dangerous flower, taste it "by the teeth", "break off the leaves", unaware of the possible danger.

The harm that milkweed juice can cause to the body is associated with the concentration of the juice and the method of damage:

Burn of the skin

You can only touch parts of the plant with protective gloves and do this with extreme caution, since if it comes into contact with open skin, it threatens with severe burns, the development of wounds and poorly healing ulcerations. Very often, people who come into contact with this flower develop an allergy to euphorbia. In this case, the site of the lesion becomes covered with rashes, there is a strong burning sensation and other symptoms of a severe allergic reaction occur.

Pests of triangular milkweed

Mealybugs do not do much harm to cacti and succulents, but if you do not get rid of this pest, then it can spread to other, more susceptible plants. Mealybug leaves little fluffy white lumps and sticky marks on the plant. The pests themselves are clearly visible on the greenery - they are quite large, white, round in shape and, as it were, sprinkled with flour. As a rule, they sit on thorns or at the base of branches.

If you find a mealybug on triangular milkweed, first of all, you need to mechanically remove the pests. If there are a lot of them, then you can wash them off under a strong stream of water - a shower or a garden hose. Let the milkweed dry completely, then inspect the plant and remove the remaining pests with a cotton swab. Then treat the spurge with a mealybug insecticide.

On a triangular milkweed, it can start spider mite... The mites themselves are microscopic in size, but traces that they are present on the plant can be seen. Small brown dots may appear on the plant, which represent scars that indicate tissue damage. You will also notice that areas of the plant are covered with very thin cobwebs. The ticks themselves are also visible to the eye, if you look closely, you can see how they move.

The spider mite must also be removed mechanically first.For this, again, you can use a jet of water. After the plant is completely dry, you need to treat it with acaricide from spider mites.

I wish all succulent lovers beautiful and healthy plants! If you want to share your opinion or experience, welcome to the comments!

First aid for lesions with milkweed

It doesn't matter where the flower juice got to - on the skin, mucous membranes and inside the body, a person will need emergency measures:

Help with euphorbia juice poisoning

It is important not to allow the absorption of toxins into the body - with severe intoxication, coma and even death are possible, and for this you need to call a doctor and carry out a number of procedures at home:

• The poisoned person should be given an adsorbing drug - activated carbon, Polysorb, Enterosgel, Polifan, Polyphepan. These funds sorb harmful substances and remove them from the body.
• With severe vomiting, there is a risk of dehydration, in which case the patient can be given a few small pieces of ice to eat.
• You can quickly remove toxins if you take laxatives - potassium or magnesium sulfate, but only if there is no strong vomiting and a dose of no more than 25 g.
• You can relieve a convulsive attack with an enema with a solution of chloral hydrate - 50 mg per 1 liter of water.

It is recommended to act at the first sign of intoxication, but calling a doctor or emergency team is still necessary. Milkweed poisoning can lead to failure of the functions of vital organs, the development of eroded gastroduodenitis, Quincke's edema, anaphylactic shock, and coma.

Actions for allergies

An ambulance is also needed in case of an allergic reaction to the poisons of the milky juice of euphorbia. You need to act according to the following algorithm:

• first of all, it is important to stop the intake of the allergen into the body;
• no food should be given to an allergic person;
• a suitable antihistamine is given (as a rule, there are means of a similar action in the medicine cabinet of a person suffering from allergies); in extreme cases, you can take loratadine, zodak or cetirizine inside, in a serious condition, an intramuscular injection of suprastin or diphenhydramine is given;
• as in the case of poisoning, the intake of sorbents and a cleansing enema are recommended.

How is a milkweed burn on the skin treated?

The sap of the plant contains a large amount of active substances that act very quickly, therefore, when it comes into contact with the skin, you cannot hesitate:

• the affected area must be washed under running cool water using laundry soap - it has a disinfecting effect;
• to reduce soreness, you can put an ice compress on a milkweed burn;
• apply an anti-burn agent to the skin, it is desirable that it does not have a dense, oily consistency: Panthenol spray, Olazol, spray Emergency; The Lifeguard balm or sea buckthorn oil can also help quickly;
• it will not be superfluous to take pills with an antihistamine effect, for example, Suprastin.

With competently performed procedures, even the most severe burns can be cured, but you can also make a mistake, aggravating the situation. If the skin is damaged by the juice of poisonous plants, the following should not be done:

• to open up the blisters on their own, if necessary, such a procedure is carried out by a doctor;
• cover wounds with clay, earth, treat with milk, edible oils or fats;
• engage in urine therapy.

Assisting with eye burns with plant juice

The greatest harm the juice of a flower can inflict on a person, getting on the organ of vision. In this case, it depends on the correct and quick actions whether he will continue to see:

• first of all, you need to thoroughly wash your hands with laundry soap and rinse thoroughly - this is important, especially if the poison got into your eyes from your hands;
• then the eyes are washed - carefully, with plenty of warm water;
• drops with antiallergic effect are instilled into the affected organ, for example, 2% "Cromohexal";
• to prevent the development of infection, drops "Albucil" are used;
• an antibiotic is placed in the conjunctival sac - erythromycin ointment.

Any owner should know why indoor spurge is dangerous, but more importantly, know how to prevent possible dangerous situations.

Signs and superstitions

• According to Slavic beliefs, thorny plants create energy protection, counteracting negativity and scaring off ill-wishers. Thanks to this property, it can be placed in the hallway - to neutralize bad energy coming from outside.
• It is not advisable to accept euphorbia as a gift, even if presented with the best intentions. It will take root much better if you make a purchase or give something in return. The simplest option is to “pay” the donor with a few coins purely symbolically.
• Like a cactus, euphorbia will be useful next to emitting devices - a computer or TV.
• Judging by the signs, Trigona by the flowing water harms households: it drains luck, worsens well-being, attracts illness. Therefore, she has no place in the bathroom, in the toilet, near the kitchen sink.
• The bedroom is an unsuitable room for a flower: thorns provoke quarrels, conflicts, taunts between spouses.
• Trigona can be planted not only in the house, but also in the office - the company's affairs will quickly go up, there will be protection from risks and competitors. Employees will become calmer, friendlier and more tolerant.
• You can not place prickly euphorbia in the nursery - in addition to the specific energy, poisonous juice can harm the baby.
• Blooming milkweed promises good luck. Unlike a cactus, it practically does not bloom at home. But if this happens, a lucky break will be like a miracle.
• Since this flower quickly neutralizes harsh and unpleasant odors, it will be useful in the kitchen. However, it is best to keep it away from the sink or dishwasher.
• Trigona's disease can serve as a warning of an impending recession in business, losses, troubles. By the nature of the disease, one can judge the severity of the failure. To cope with the situation, one should not only be careful, but also intensively heal the plant, restoring its energy protection.
• If you constantly prick yourself against thorns or accidentally break stems and burn yourself, these are signs of upcoming "punctures" in life. Do not be angry at all, increase your vigilance and be sure to thank your pet for the timely warning.
• It must be remembered that all positive signs are relevant for a healthy and well-groomed succulent. If he does not feel well, then he radiates the appropriate energy. Much depends on the care, efforts and intentions of the owners. Euphorbia gratefully responds to attention and, with proper care, becomes a real amulet and protector of the house.

About precautions

Poisoning or burns with little food may not be obtained if you do not ignore safety measures and follow the basic rules:

• All work with euphorbia is carried out only with the use of personal protective equipment.
• Do not use folk remedies containing the milky juice of this flower without the advice of a specialist.
• When prescribing drugs with this substance, it is strictly forbidden to independently adjust the dosage.
• Do not allow children or pets to come into contact with the succulent - if this is not possible, then it is better to refuse to breed such a toxic flower.

Euphorbia contains poisons, however, this does not mean that it is an extremely harmful plant. People have found a very original use for various types of milkweed, and its juice is actively used in folk medicine.

Spurge in the office

Lovers of greenery are happy to furnish plants and their desk in the office. This can help reduce stress levels.In this case, the spurge will be very useful, because it:

• attracts good luck;
• promotes career growth;
• attracts a positive mood for the hostess and her colleagues.

A person who grows this flower on their desktop is much more likely to quickly climb the career ladder. And here you need to be careful: if you do not give the flower proper care, then its influence can be completely opposite, which can threaten even dismissal in the near future.

Euphorbia will help in career advancement

Interesting uses of the plant

Among the euphorbias, there is a plant called croton. Croton oil was extracted from it two centuries ago, which was used in cosmetology and medicine.

It is interesting! Croton leaves were once used to treat snake bites - they were kneaded and applied to the affected area.

Milk of milk is often used in perfumery. And the cassava rhizome, which belongs to the euphorbia family, is considered edible. But, large, potato-like roots are not eaten raw, as you can get poisoned, they should be boiled beforehand.

The inhabitant of Asia and Africa - castor oil plant, is a source of castor oil. This valuable universal remedy is used as a laxative, to strengthen hair, and in skin care. In addition, it produces industrial oil, which has found wide application in industry.

The juice contained in the stems and leaves of milkweed is a storehouse of unique natural substances: alkaloids, gums, saponins, zuphorbon, bitterness and others, which provide its therapeutic effect:

• Even in ancient times, healers noted that this is a powerful aphrodisiac and tonic that increases the body's defenses.
• It acts as an active disinfectant and antibacterial agent.
• Milkweed formulations help in quick and effective wound healing.
• Euphorbia juice is used to treat bladder inflammation, diarrhea, headache.
• The root of the plant also has healing properties - it is used to prepare medicines for diseases of male testes.
• Rhizome extract is a strong emetic, which is recommended for taking bites of animals suffering from rabies, infectious gastrointestinal ailments.
• In case of dermatological diseases, it is recommended to prepare a milkweed decoction, which is added to the water for bathing and foot baths.
• On boils and areas with pyoderma, lotions and compresses soaked in a decoction of the plant can be applied.
• With the help of milk, you can get rid of warts, scabies, and shingles.

It is interesting! The common people believed that the magical properties that were attributed to milkweed help remove damage and get rid of evil spirits.

Care features

Milkweed is easy to care for, as is most succulents. Thanks to the mechanisms that allow the plant to accumulate moisture in the pulp of stems and leaves, even infrequent watering does not lead to a deterioration in the condition and inhibition of growth. The lighting in the office or room will be sufficient so as not to disrupt the growth rate.

The need for watering

During home care, one should not forget about sufficient soil moisture. Water the plant sparingly, using small amounts of settled or pre-filtered water. Watering frequency depends on the season:

1. In the summertime, the air is dry due to the high temperature. Add water once a week, the amount depends on the height and width of the bush.
2. In winter, the frequency of watering depends on the temperature in the room and the dryness of the air. Milkweed is enough once every 3 weeks, but it is necessary to focus on the condition of the soil. If the top layer dries up and cracks, it is necessary to moisten the soil more often.

Spraying in winter and autumn is not carried out; dust and dirt from the leaves can be removed with a brush or a damp soft cloth.

Top dressing

Any type of milkweed needs minerals, among which the main ones are phosphorus, nitrogen, calcium, potassium. Choose mineral fertilizers for succulents that are low in nitrogen. With an excess of it, root decay may begin, plant immunity is weakened, which attracts parasites and leads to the development of diseases.

The following fertilizers are used:

1. Agricola. A complex mixture containing all the necessary substances in easily digestible forms. Improves growth, stimulates bud formation and boosts immune defenses
2. Multi-component universal top dressing, produced in the form of liquids and tablets. When using a dry form of fertilizer, it is necessary to first dissolve it in water so that the components do not fall on the tissues of the trunk and leaves.
3. Rainbow. Fertilizer with a high nitrogen content, therefore, when used for succulents, it must be diluted at least 5 times.

Plant characteristic

Stem succulent of the Euphorbia family, resembling a stand, music stand or candelabrum, comes from the American, African and Madagascar subtropical zones. The plant is extremely unpretentious and has a distinctly original triangular structure. Received its description in the international classification back in 1768.

From the fleshy, often stiff trunk, grow dark green shoots with a triangular cross section. Small teardrop-shaped leaves grow from their upper parts. At home, flowering is extremely rare. It is weakly expressed in the form of the acquisition of pink, lilac or purple leaves in the upper part of the stems. The growth of a bush can reach 2-3 m and more.

Growing problems

With proper care, this plant does not cause problems for its owners. Diseases and pests almost do not bother triangular euphorbia, subject to the rules of watering, normal humidity and light. But if the bush does not like something, then it can get sick.

Signs of ailments are as follows:

1. Shedding leaves - check the drainage and soil moisture: the spurge may have received excess moisture or water was trapped in a clogged drain.
2. Tree growths on the trunk - appear due to sunburn, which will go away on their own when moving to a less bright place or shading.
3. Yellowing of foliage - the cause may be overfeeding with fertilizers or their lack during the period of increased growth.

Pests bypass the spurge, because on its bushes it is quite possible to get poisoned. Some harm can only be caused by those insects that do not take root in the pulp of the succulent. The spider mite is able to weave its threads, and the mealybug manifests itself by the formation of a white bloom in the upper part of the plant. All these misfortunes are treated by washing with soapy water or spraying the affected areas with a diluted insecticide (for example, "Aktara").

Euphorbia is as fragile, creeping on the ground, and majestic, rising high to the sky. Each of them has its own energy, including a triangular shape, which is able to decorate a room both in the form of a resident of a window sill and in a floor pot.

Description of the plant

Euphorbia lactea Cristata, also known as Elkhorn in foreign literature, is a form of milkweed with modified tops of the stems, similar to a curved undulating ridge, or a coral branch. The classic subspecies grows up to 90 cm and has a juicy dark green color. It grows very slowly - this is one of the reasons for growing on a rootstock.

The wild species grows in the humid tropical zone of South Asia: India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. It is cultivated in similar climatic conditions in other parts of the world: in Florida (USA), in Southeast Asia, on the Sunda Islands. There are even landings in Ukraine. Sometimes it forms impassable thorny thickets, growing up to 5-6 m in height.On its basis, euphorbia lactea forma Cristata, a subspecies with deformed stems, was bred.

Attention! The plant is prone to degeneration - a return to a simple natural form. To avoid this, flower growers graft decorative combs to the stock from other euphorbia, or remove wild shoots.

In recent years, a number of Cristata Variegata varieties have been developed with a variety of colors, both stems and crest tops. Colors range from bluish white (Phantom White) to gray-green with a silvery sheen, from yellow-green to pink and purple. The tops of the ridges are usually brighter from the base to the middle of the stems.

Conditions for growing at home

The question of whether this type of milkweed can be kept at home has only one answer - it is necessary. At home, it is unlikely to bloom, but with good care it will develop, strive upward and become a beautiful tall bush.

This light-loving plant should be placed on southern or southeastern windowsills where it can receive the highest daily light rate. In summer, the pot can be placed in the courtyard under the muted rays of the sun - under a canopy made of agricultural netting, an awning, a thin canopy of trees, a high canopy of a building.

In winter, the southern succulent needs to be provided with long daylight hours. This is done using fluorescent lamps or their LED counterparts. You should not use incandescent lamps - they consume a large amount of electricity and produce heat, which is unevenly distributed, and a large plant or several bushes will definitely not warm you.

Temperature regime

The thermophilicity of milkweed is due to its natural growth conditions. In indoor realities, the plant has long shown that it is comfortable in relative coolness, where there is no need to endure extreme temperatures. At home, the bush will be happy with the summer coolness, when the temperature occasionally rises above + 25 ° C. Hotter periods are allowed, but the flower will already feel “out of place.” In winter, the plant falls into a kind of hibernation. At this time, he will be satisfied with the ambient temperature within +15. + 18 ° C.

Air humidity

It is possible and necessary to ventilate the room - the influx of fresh air invigorates the plant. However, this must be done so that the drafts are away from the bush. Triangular spurge is undemanding to indoor humidity, so it normally withstands a dry atmosphere.

But he does not like dust on his stems and leaves, so 1-2 times a month it is worth spraying the plant with warm water or rinsing it under a soft shower. At the same time, so that dust and debris does not fall under the stem, the soil around it is covered with a film, which is carefully removed after the procedure.

Ideal conditions for keeping milkweed

Indoor plant is quite undemanding and durable, but it needs to create an optimal microclimate.

Lighting and location

A light-loving succulent needs a lot of bright light, the level of which will be sufficient when placing a flower on the windowsills of windows in a south direction. In the summertime, it is advisable to transfer the spurge to the terrace or balcony.

Soil requirements

For triangular milkweed, you can purchase a ready-made substrate for succulent plants in a specialized flower shop, or prepare a soil mixture yourself from peat, sand, turf and leafy soil in equal parts.

Temperature

In spring and summer, spurge grows well at room temperatures of 22-30 ° C. With the arrival of the autumn cold, it is recommended to move the pot to a cooler room with a temperature 10 ° lower, where the flower will be located away from heating appliances.

Humidity

The inhabitant of the subtropics, being a succulent, is indifferent to the level of humidity and does not need to be sprayed. Euphorbia tolerates dry air well.As a hygienic measure to remove dust, it is recommended to clean the leaves using a damp brush.

Planting seeds

At home, spurge can be propagated by seeds. The method also has its pros and cons.

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pros:

• availability of seeds;
• a completely new plant grows, which will have to go through all the development paths on its own.

Minuses:

• poor germination of seed;
• a long waiting period for the appearance of the ground part of the plant, as well as its further development.

Purchase

After purchasing the seeds, it is best to plant them fresh and not store, since their germination in this case is very quickly lost. If it is not possible to plant the seeds right away, then they should be stored in a dry, dark place.

Appearance

Good seeds should be:

• intact, without damage;
• no traces of mold;
• monochromatic, without unnecessary blotches of color;
• all seeds should be the same, without any admixture of other seeds and other items.

Sowing

Planting seeds is carried out according to the following scheme:

1. sow seeds in light soil to a depth of 1.5-2 centimeters;
2. cover the container with seeds with a film, periodically ventilate and water;
3. when a stable ground part of the plant appears on the surface of the earth, it can be transplanted;
4. prepare the pot;
5. make drainage;
6. prepare the soil and backfill on top of the drain;
7. moisten the soil and plant young seedlings in it.

Poisonous spurge

People have long known that spurge is poisonous. It got its name from the milky juice contained in the stem and roots, with which ancient warriors smeared arrowheads to inflict much greater damage on the enemy. Savvy African fishermen used the sap of a certain species of this plant to kill fish, throwing grass soaked in a white liquid into the lake. The benefits and harms of this popular plant need clarification.

What is dangerous euphorbia

Is this subtropical flower harmful or not at home? Why can't you keep it at home? The question is not rhetorical, but the answer is not unambiguous. Loved by many gardeners, euphorbia indoor can be dangerous for all inhabitants of the dwelling:

• children;
• pets;
• family members;
• the florists themselves.

How to propagate spurge

It is very easy to get a new plant - for this you need to know how to root a lateral shoot or how to propagate it using a cuttings. Both methods are productive and are applied in the spring or early summer.

Side shoots

To reproduce the triangular milkweed with the help of lateral shoots, you need to do the following manipulations:

1. Cut off the side shoot with a sharp, thin knife (a paper cutter works well).
2. Dry it for 2-3 days by wrapping the cut site in natural fabric.
3. Plant the shoot in a container of wet sand, making sure that the soil does not dry out.
4. Protect the sprout from sunlight before rooting.
5. When the shoot has given several roots, you can move the container to a well-lit place.

Cutting is carried out in this way:

1. Prune from the tops of the healthiest triangular stems of cuttings 8–10 cm long.
2. Rinse the cut areas carefully with warm water.
3. Dry the cuttings for 2-3 days.
4. Sprinkle with activated carbon powder before planting for disinfection and better shrinkage.
5. Plant the stem pieces in a nutrient medium for cactus plants.
6. After several roots have emerged, transplant the sprouts into their first pots.

Is triangular spurge harmful

All representatives of the Euphorbia family contain poisonous sap in their stems that is dangerous to humans or animals. If it comes into contact with the skin or mucous membranes, it can cause irritation, redness, severe burns and even poisoning and even death. If you are going to acquire such a "green pet", it is simply necessary to know about its potential danger.

The composition of milkweed juice contains the substance euphorbin, which causes a similar reaction in the body. It ranks first in terms of toxicity among substances of plant origin, however, if the rules for growing a flower are observed, the risks are minimized. Milkweed juice poisoning can be avoided by taking the following precautions:

• Carry out any work on care, transplanting or pruning in high rubber gloves;
• Keep pets and small children away from the plant;
• Plant a flower only in a stable pot that cannot turn over;
• Do not place a pot of milkweed in the kitchen or near food, medications.

If milkweed juice poisoning still occurs, it is recommended to wash the affected area with water and laundry soap and take an antihistamine. Then you need to see a doctor who will help with further treatment.

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Priming

The soil, for normal growth and development of the triangular milkweed, must be breathable and well-drained. A special mixture will do.

You need to take all the components in equal quantities:

It is recommended to add brick chips to this soil mixture in the form of drainage. You can also use ready-made purchased soil for planting triangular milkweed. Any mixture for growing succulents with a neutral reaction will work.

Landing

It is preferable to hold the event in the spring. The pot is chosen based on the size of the succulent itself. Ideally, it should be quite wide due to the superficial location of the root system and not very high.

It is also recommended to change the top layer of the substrate every season.

When transplanting large plants, rather weighty stones are laid out on the bottom, which gives Euphorbia stability. Moreover, drainage is one of the important requirements during the procedure, regardless of the age of the succulent.

Beneficial features

Triangular spurge has not only external advantages, it is also an excellent air purifier and disinfector. You can place it in a large room or in the kitchen. Of course, you should not put these plants in the children's room, as poisonous sap is released even when a thorn or a small leaf is broken.

Euphorbia triangular, it is also triangular, is a representative of the Euphorbia family and grows in the wild in the subtropical climate of America and Africa. In indoor floriculture, the stem succulent, which resembles a candelabrum in adulthood, is valued for the high decorative effect of powerful shoots that can become an original decoration for any interior.

Pruning succulent

Pruning the plant is optional. So, it stretches quickly and looks like a tree decorating a room. If the area does not allow, then you can trim it as soon as it reaches the height that the gardener needs.

The tops of its trunks must be cut off with a sharp knife and the resulting cuts must be sprinkled with chopped charcoal. This procedure will speed up the development of new stems and give the plant the desired shape. After pruning, the bush becomes less loose. If the gardener does not want to cut the succulent, then you can cover its top with a bottle cap and the side trunks will begin to develop.

Outdoor cultivation

To keep the succulent in the air not to harm it, you need to adhere to the rules:

• the plant should be in relative shade;
• euphorbia should not be exposed to direct sunlight, but only diffused light;
• watering the plant, when kept outdoors, should be frequent and abundant, but you also need to ensure that the soil gets wet evenly and there is no stagnation of moisture in the earthen coma;
• when the air temperature drops below 12 0 С, the flower must be moved indoors.

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Pot

This plant grows quite tall, but the pot must be relatively small for it to grow comfortably. When planting, you need to cover only the root part of the plant with soil, while there should not be a lot of free space and free soil between the roots and the bottom of the pot, since during watering this will lead to stagnation of moisture and even death of the plant.

The pot for planting milkweed needs to be taken medium in size and take care of the stability of the pot, and, accordingly, the further stability of the milkweed itself.

Plant transplant

Regular annual spring transplantation for trigone euphorbia is needed only in the first 3-4 years of growth. Further, this process is carried out if necessary. This plant has a small root and is located on the surface, so bulky pots are not required. But it is worthwhile to set an emphasis for them as the branches grow up. Since often in an adult plant, the top becomes so heavy that the entire triangular spurge can fall out of the pot along with the root.

Protective gloves must also be worn when replanting the plant. Prepare a pot with good drainage in advance. Fill the soil over the drainage on a half of the pot. Next, you need to carefully get the plant out of the old pot, remove the substrate a little from the bottom of the coma, by about 30-45%. Then place the triangular euphorbia in a new pot and sprinkle with prepared earth. After the soil is sufficiently compacted around the root, it is worth setting up a support and tying the plant to it. Good watering is also necessary after transplanting.