Garden spurge, perennial: planting and care, cultivation and reproduction of the variety in the open field, photo, combination in landscape design

Euphorbia is a huge genus of more than 2000 species of the Euphorbiaceae family, found on all continents except Antarctica. The genus is very diverse and includes plants of completely different characteristics: it can be presented in the form of annual or perennial grass, trees up to 20 meters high, as well as medium-sized shrubs.

Most of the varietal diversity is drought tolerant succulents. The unique floral structure is second to none. Beautiful, richly colored foxes in various shades only increase the popularity of this plant among gardeners and florists who grow milkweed because of its incredible bizarre architectural forms.

The leaves are almost always fleshy, oval, round or oblong. Many plants resemble cacti due to the presence of a large number of thorns, but they have nothing to do with them. Most species of milkweed bloom in spring or summer, and in winter they go into a dormant state. Euphorbia is very easy to care for, the plant is completely self-sufficient and does not require special skills, which makes it popular among novice florists.

The birthplace of milkweed is considered to be the northwestern region of Morocco, from where it allegedly spread throughout the world. However, over time, a huge number of species have been identified and structured in the most remote corners of the planet. Since ancient times, euphorbia has symbolized purity, protection and wisdom, and its juice, which is called milk, is widely used for medicinal purposes, as an antifungal or antibacterial agent.

What most people perceive as flowers are actually colored bracts (modified leaves) that surround the actual little buds.

Euphorbia is one of the most popular indoor plants. The plant's flowers, leaves and sap are moderately toxic and generally non-toxic, but pruning is best done with protective latex gloves, as the sap can irritate the skin.

Garden spurge: varieties and types

For all the time that euphorbia is grown in garden conditions, domestic breeders have managed to breed more than 150 varieties of this plant. Various variations of milkweed (be it an evergreen shrub, flowering bush or dwarf tree) can be seen on almost every household plot in our country. The most popular plant species are described below.

Multi-flowered

The bush can grow up to 75 cm in height. One of the most popular types used for landscape decoration, as it has a bright emerald green foliage, which eventually changes to yellow. It is considered a frost-resistant variety.

Almond-shaped

Not too tall shrub that grows up to 55-65 cm in height. The peak of flowering occurs in mid-spring - early summer. The leaves are light green in color. Suitable for growing only in the southern regions of the country, where there are no severe frosts.

Cypress

The average height of this bush varies between 35-45 cm. Visually, the leaves of this plant resemble coniferous needles.That is why this variety of milkweed can be grown in cold regions, where the lowest temperature in winter reaches -20 degrees. The cypress variety blooms twice in one season.

Bordered

A garden variety that came to our regions as much as from North America. The inflorescences of this shrub are pure white. Perhaps that is why at home this plant is called "mountain snow". The peak flowering for this species is in July. Flowering continues until the first severe frost. Unlike other species, the fringed spurge is an annual shrub.

Myrtle

Refers to dwarf species growing up to 20 cm in height. The buds of this bush have a bright shade and a pleasant aroma. It does not tolerate cold weather, so it is better not to plant this variety in the regions of the north or middle zone, it will not survive the first frosts.

Capitate

Another dwarf representative of the Molochaev family. Its bushes reach a height of only 10 cm. But this variety compensates for its low growth with a lush cap of yellow and orange flowers. It grows very quickly, suitable for all regions of our country, since it tolerates both drought and frost well.

Stone-loving

From the name of the variety it is clear that this type of shrub likes to settle next to boulders, in rocks, crevices. So it's best to use it to decorate alpine slides and similar landscape elements. The stems of the bush are dense, hardening over time at the base and retaining scars from fallen leaf plates. The leaves are not too long, have the shape of a lancelet and a toothed border. The inflorescences are yellow. The peak of flowering occurs in late spring - early summer.

Swamp

Grows best on waterlogged clay soil. So you can use it to decorate garden ponds. The stems have a reddish undertone, the leaf plates are bright, green. Inflorescences are yellow in color, appear by the beginning of summer.

What is the difference between milkweed and cacti?

Many novice gardeners and botanists are wondering: what is the difference between milkweed and cacti? Let's try to briefly explain the main differences:

Milk juice - milkweed juice is always white, called latex. In some species, it is extremely toxic, bitter in taste, and poisonous to most animals. Cacti do not have this white sap. The chemical composition of this substance allows it to be used even in the manufacture of low-quality rubber.
Thorns - the spines of the milkweed emerge directly from the stem. Cacti, on the other hand, produce thorns from special areoles (growth centers) on the trunk and along the stems.

Milkweed thorns are of three types:

Woody, sharp, on lateral shoots or along the stem.
Small leafy appendages forming pairs of small spines.
Woody stems near the flower, which remain on the plant to protect the bud.

Flowers - milkweed inflorescence is complex, in contrast to the spectacular, but simple flowering of cacti. A flowering bunch of succulents is called cyathium.

These are the most important differences, but sometimes it becomes very difficult to determine the difference between a cactus and a milkweed. Then you will have to seek help from experienced botanists.

Growing a plant from cuttings

Algorithm of actions:

Cut off a few cuttings and place them in warm water for a while (this will help stop the release of milky poisonous juice, which prevents the plant from taking root);
After that, spread the seedlings on a paper towel (or piece of cloth) and dry in an open space at a temperature of 21..22 degrees for several days (this will prevent decay of the root system);
Plant the planting material in containers with peat or a substrate of sand and earth. Cover the containers with a plastic wrap to create condensation inside;
Open containers every day and let the plants breathe to prevent mold from forming;
As soon as rooting occurs, plant the seedlings in open ground. Rooting usually occurs in 14-21 days.

Care precautions

Home euphorbia is unpretentious in care. However, upon contact with a plant, safety rules should be observed in order to protect yourself from burns, poisoning with toxins:

Transplant, huddle, prune your indoor or garden shrub with heavy rubber gloves.
Protect your eyes from juice. To do this, use special glasses.
Cover your mouth with a protective mask to avoid inhalation of poisonous vapors, the ingestion of pieces of leaves on the tongue and mucous membranes.
Wash your hands with soapy water after finishing work.
Ventilate the room after each Euphorba treatment.

Is it possible to keep spurge at home

Euphorbia is popular among indoor flower lovers. Despite the toxicity of the herb, it can be kept in apartments, houses, offices for interior decoration.

Indoor spurge, whose benefits and harms are still being studied, it is not advisable to keep in a house where there are animals and small children. A child may inadvertently burn himself or be poisoned with juice. For cats who like to feast on green leaves, this poisoning is often fatal.

The plant is thermophilic. The optimum temperature in the room where the pot is planned to be placed should reach 18-22 degrees.

It is advisable to avoid dark corners, it is worth choosing the most illuminated place.

Many superstitions are associated with euphorba, it will take, strong magical properties are attributed to it.

Feng Shui experts recommend placing the flower closer to the workplace. Firstly, it is believed that in this way you will attract wealth, career success, protect yourself from damage, the evil eye. Secondly, the spurge will absorb the negative energy emanating from the computer and gadgets.

In the bedroom, on the contrary, you cannot keep a plant. According to Eastern teachings, his energy will destroy the family idyll, provoke conflicts between spouses.

Seed planting in open ground

The seed planting method is used much more often than the seedling method. It gives faster results and allows the plant to take root better in the area.

Seat selection

It is recommended to avoid places with too fertile and rich soil, as euphorbia grows very quickly, but at the same time it has fragile stems that may not withstand a large number of inflorescences. You can enrich the soil with humus to make it easier for the plant.

Euphorbia likes drained, slightly acidic soil (ph 6-7). It is important to choose an area well lit by the sun. Lightly shaded areas are fine too. Some varieties even grow in full shade.

Timing

The seed planting method will require planting from the gardener in early autumn (in September) or in the middle of spring (when the frost has already passed). The air temperature should be + 19..21 degrees. The first shoots can be seen as early as 8-11 days after planting. When growing a plant in seedlings, it is important to take into account that planting seeds for seedlings should be carried out about 6-8 weeks before the end of the cold season. Once the soil has warmed up enough, the plant can be planted.

Sowing seeds

Planting a plant:

You need to plant seeds in holes, the depth of which is equal to the diameter of the seeds;
The distance between each landing should be 35-45 cm (for small varieties) and 55-75 (for large varieties);
First, the seeds must be put in the refrigerator for a week, then rinsed in warm water (soak the seeds for 2 hours);
Plant prepared seeds in each hole;
Moisten the soil a little and keep it moist until the shrub takes root.

Possible problems in growing milkweed

Often, when growing milkweed, one can note the occurrence of certain problems. The most common ones include:

fall of green mass. Most often, an unpleasant situation arises against the background of a lack of sunlight. You should rearrange the containers with flowers as soon as possible in a bright area. You can give preference to places near the window;
yellowness and drying of the foliage indicate an invasion of parasites or a lack of moisture. It is important to process the plant in a timely manner or moisten the soil;
wilting can be triggered not only by the influence of pests, but also by an ordinary draft. The flower pots should be rearranged to a more suitable area. If necessary, treatment for parasites is carried out.

Euphorbia belongs to the category of fairly unpretentious plants that can be grown not only indoors, but also in the garden in the summer. The abundance of flower varieties will help you find the perfect plant for any interior design.

Care rules

Caring for the plant is not a hassle, the main thing is to carry out all agrotechnical measures in a timely manner.

Watering mode

In the first weeks after planting, the planting should be watered regularly. It is necessary to use a small watering can for this, so as not to overmoisten the soil. Typically, spurge requires watering 1-2 times a week; in heat and drought, you need to increase the number of waterings.

Top dressing and fertilization

For feeding milkweed, compost and balanced organic matter are suitable. If the soil is very poor, then you can fertilize the plant every two weeks during the spring and summer. Select only water-soluble additives with low nitrogen concentration. Many gardeners choose to mulch the shrub to prevent weeds and keep the soil moist.

Temperature and humidity

For a plant to grow well, it needs at least 6 hours of exposure to sunlight. It is important to avoid too wet soil and waterlogging of the roots. Once a year, it is necessary to lay organic matter under the bush to enhance the drainage properties of the soil. The optimum temperature for normal growth and development is + 19..28 degrees. During the rest period, it should vary between 10-15 degrees. But here it all depends on the specific varieties and varieties.

Shrub pruning

You can prune spurge for various reasons. The timing of pruning also depends on these reasons. In order to avoid undesirable reproduction of the shrub in a natural way, you need to prune already wilted inflorescences with garden shears. You should also remove about 1/3 of the stems to activate new shoot development. It is necessary to remove parts of the plant with a pruner, which after each pruning must be washed in soapy water, wiped off with a paper towel (or cloth) soaked in alcohol.

Planting a plant

Despite the abundance of varieties and varieties, the planting of milkweed does not have any specific features. The plant prefers sunny areas.

Attention! For planting, mid-May is ideal, when the probability of frost on the soil is practically zero.

The soil is loosened before planting. If the soil is acidic, then liming is carried out.

For planting milkweed, choose an area open to sunlight.

In the prepared soil, holes are dug 8-10 cm deep. The bottom is covered with drainage (it can be pebbles or expanded clay), and compost is sprinkled on top. As the latter, you can use the bark of a tree. Then the sprouts are lowered to 1/3 of the compost, sprinkled on top with an earthen mixture mixed with peat and sand. For the stability of the bush, build a support.

Reproduction methods

Euphorbia can be propagated in three ways.

Seeds

This is the easiest way to breed milkweed. Seeds are planted in the spring, while the soil is prepared in advance (humus is added to it).Seeds germinate at a temperature of 24-26 degrees in small homemade greenhouses. Seedlings are planted in open ground in the autumn.

Cuttings

For reproduction in this way, young shoots from a healthy plant will be needed. You need to cut them off with a knife. Treat the incision site with a specialized preparation. After that, the cuttings are placed in a warm place to dry, then planted.

By dividing

Not the most popular method for breeding shrubs. For division, it is necessary to choose such seedlings in which there are already a couple of shoots. The soil also needs to be prepared in advance and the twigs should be planted in it. Shoots are planted in open ground at a distance of 35 cm from each other.

Indoor and garden spurge (60+ photos of species with names): planting and caring for a plant

Euphorbia (Euphorbia) is the largest genus of plants in the Euphorbia family. It has, according to some data, 800, according to others - over 1600, according to the third - about 2000 species

Spurge (lat. Euphórbia) is a culture characterized by a huge variety of species and types. Includes grasses of annual and perennial flowering, as well as shrubs and trees. Plants have a very varied appearance and height from a few centimeters to two meters. Stems are straight and ascending, often spiny. The factor that unites species and types is the milky sap released from plant incisions.

This culture grows in territories with a tropical climate, most often it can be found in Africa, Asia, Russia. From our article you will learn about the features of growing this crop in garden and vegetable garden conditions. It will be easy to grow euphorbia even for those who have never been involved in floriculture.

Euphorbia beautiful or poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)

Bouquet of different types of milkweed

Common types and varieties of milkweed

According to various sources, there are up to 2,000 species variations within this family. We will consider the most common varietal elements.

Name	Photo	Description
Euphorbia edged (lat.Euphorbia marginata)	Wildly grows in various parts of North America. In the homeland, plants of this species are called “Snow-on-the-mountain” - “snow on the mountains”. Known varieties: Summer Icicle and Extra Early Snow. By planting these varieties, they share in flower beds the poorly combined colors of other plants - the eye rests on them. In addition, they are used for cutting and setting in large vases to complement compositions from large-flowered crops such as dahlias, roses, mallow and even delphiniums. For this, the plants are uprooted. Before putting in vases, the roots are cut off, the juice is allowed to drain, the end of the stem is wiped or dipped in boiling water and immersed in water. Flowers last more than a week.
Euphorbia beautiful, or poinsettia (lat.Euphorbia pulcherrima)	Euphorbia is the most beautiful - evergreen shrub reaches 3 m in height. Leaves are dark green, ovate-elliptical, petiolate, with jagged edges, reaching a length of 10-15 cm. Flowers are small, yellowish, collected in rosette inflorescences. When blooming, bright red bracts are formed around the flowers. Varieties with other shades of bracts - yellow, pink and bicolor - have been bred. Blooms - December-February.
Spurge almond or almond (lat.Euphórbia amygdaloides)	Grows in deciduous forests along the edges, in thickets of bushes and on lawns, also near fences; to the foothills, especially on calcareous soil. Plant (20) 30-70 cm tall with a horizontal creeping, woody, branched, multi-headed rhizome. Blooms in April - early May.
Cypress spurge (Latin Euphórbia cyparissias)	The plant is 15-30 cm tall, glabrous or less often slightly pubescent, grayish-green. The root is cylindrical, creeping, branched. Stems for the most part numerous, erect, 15-24 cm tall, 2-3 mm thick at the base, strongly branched from the base, with 1-12 axillary peduncles 1-2.5 cm long above, sometimes absent, and usually with non-flowering branches below , densely leafy. Blooms in May and June, occasionally in autumn.
Euphorbia white-veined or white-veined (lat.Euphorbia leuconeura)	A perennial herb up to 1.5 m tall, with a structure reminiscent of a palm tree.Milkweed flowers are collected on peduncles up to 5 cm long, and white-veined flowers are located in the axils of the leaves, without long peduncles. Euphorbia white-veined is unpretentious in care and grows quickly, it needs a lot of light, but in spring and summer it should be hidden from direct sunlight so that there are no leaf burns.
Euphorbia comb (lat.Euphórbia lophogona)	Evergreen or semi-falling succulent shrub, up to 120 cm high.Stem without branches or with few branches, sometimes spirally twisted, narrowed towards the apex, with longitudinal rows of thorns, 3 cm in diameter.The branches are pentagonal, widen towards the apex, with gray scars from fallen leaves, from dark green to olive brown. It blooms in summer, already in the first year of life. Grows in subtropical and tropical coastal forests, on sandy soil.
Euphorbia myrsinites (lat.Euphórbia myrsinites)	Perennial herb. Plant (5) 10-25 cm tall, glabrous, gray-gray, more or less reddish. Stems ascending or creeping, up to 40 cm long, 2-5 mm thick, banded-furrowed, densely leafy, without axillary peduncles, wintering in the form of non-flowering shoots, some of which bloom in early spring. Grows on rocks and stony slopes with calcareous soil.

Each of these plants is presented in its own unique variety and has individual characteristics.

Euphorbia also goes well with various plants.

Variety "Mile" with delicate flowers

Euphorbia: reproduction

Reproduction takes place in several ways, in particular, we are talking about seeds, cuttings and dividing the bush.

Variety "Fat spurge" has an original shape and color

Seed propagation of milkweed

Most varieties of this culture can easily reproduce by self-seeding. Since the plant is dioecious, for the natural reproduction process, it is necessary that male and female bushes be planted nearby.

The plant fits well into a modern interior

Fact! Unfortunately, growers are only able to determine the "sex characteristics" of plants during flowering.

Male plants are narrower and longer, while female crops, on the contrary, are wide and strewn with many stamens. In the fall, it is necessary to thoroughly mulch the planting site with humus or sawdust.

On a note! The most viable plants are those whose seeds have been subjected to stratification.

Euphorbia: propagation by cuttings

All species of this culture, with the exception of some units, can easily multiply by cuttings.

The optimal time period for this process is the last days of May.
For cuttings, young shoots should be preferred.
In this case, the cut should be performed with a sharp knife, and the protruding milky juice should be thoroughly washed off with warm water.
After that, the cut elements must be sprinkled with activated carbon, this also applies to the mother part.
The twigs are sent to a warm place for a couple of days, and after drying, they can be easily planted in boxes.
The bottom of the container in which the planting will take place is covered with a drainage layer of 2-3 cm, then a soil mixture consisting of peat and leaf-type earth is used for the same purposes.
It is best to add a small amount of charcoal.
The soil should be slightly moist, as the euphorbia culture cannot tolerate excessive moisture.
A month later, the cuttings are rooting, and they will be ready for the subsequent process of planting in the ground.
To give the roots strength and strength, it is necessary to use special preparations. Summer residents recommend using "Heteroauxin".

Here is such a simple, uncomplicated method of cuttings used for propagation of crops.

Unusual blue spurge

Dividing the milkweed bush

Euphorbia will decorate the path in any garden

If this crop is already growing in your garden, you can propagate it by dividing. The process is carried out in April-May, during the beginning of budding. In this case, you do not need special skills, the main thing is that there are 2 kidneys in each element. Seating is carried out in pre-prepared places in the garden ..

Advice! Such cultures achieve the best growth in open sunny spaces. They can feel good in partial shade conditions, but flowering in this case is no longer so abundant.

Diseases and pests, methods of control

Euphorbia suffers most from attacks by whiteflies and spider mites. They use the plant as food and can destroy it in a few weeks. In addition, these insects multiply quickly, so you need to get rid of them in the early stages, later it will be quite difficult. Mineral-based pesticides are used to control pests.

Among the most popular diseases of milkweed are:

They will not be a problem if you take care of preventive measures in advance. It is important to drain the soil, let the roots breathe, and do not breed a swamp on the planting to avoid root rot. Cut off all affected areas in a timely manner, treat the plant with fungicides to prevent the appearance of fungi.

Transplant timing and technology

The seeds of the garden milkweed spread by the wind can germinate anywhere on the site. Young shoots are dug up and transferred with a clod of earth to a permanent place of growth. It should be remembered that the plant does not tolerate the transplant procedure, therefore it is not recommended to “disturb” it more often than once every five years.

Garden spurge in all its variety of species is an excellent plant for landscape design. The shrub is highly decorative and not capricious in its care, it multiplies quickly, delighting with fresh greens and juicy shades of flowers.

Garden spurge in landscape design

The place for milkweed on the site must be chosen based on the type of plant. Some varieties will look great on alpine slides, in group plantings, as a living border or in flower beds.

Euphorbia looks great in combination with low tulips, daffodils, martensia, Iberis, tenacious. Succulent varieties contrast favorably with some undersized plants, for example, with thorny phlox.

Video about the features of growing garden multiflorous milkweed:

I have several types of garden milkweed in my dacha. I use it to decorate an alpine slide and flower beds. It looks very unusual and beautiful. Every year I add new species to the collection.

A huge number of representatives of the Euphorbia genus grow on Earth, their more than 2000 types.

Among them there are herbaceous annuals and perennials, semi-shrubs and shrubs, and even trees, they have spread over all climatic zones, have the most varied appearance, but they all have in common the structure of the flower and the milky sap, which abundantly appears at the site of damage to the plant.

It was this feature that gave rise to the name of these plants milkweed. Of particular interest to gardeners is the multiflorous euphorbia.

Description of the variety

Perennial spurge is a small rounded bush. In height it reaches 50-60 cm, in width - 100-150 cm.

Shoots are numerous and densely located. Each of them looks like a lush bouquet due to the bright inflorescence of small flowers. Most often they are yellow (however, the color palette, like the shape of the leaves, depends on the particular variety).

Leaves and stems, if damaged, secrete a rather aggressive milky sap. In small doses, it has beneficial properties and is used in medicine.But when it gets on the skin in normal concentration, it causes severe irritation, and sometimes - much more serious consequences (up to death).

It is important to remember that all work with garden milkweed must be carried out with gloves.

Description

Euphorbia multiflorous - a very interesting plant, bush from 50 to 70 centimeters has the shape of a ball, and this whole ball, and its diameter reaches one and a half meters, with good care, covered with flowers, greenish-yellow at the beginning of flowering, and bright yellow throughout the season.

And it is not surprising - each shoot growing from the rhizome ends inflorescence... Oval leaf, up to 8 centimeters, the arrangement on the stem is opposite, the inflorescences are bordered by twisted, elongated leaves, which give the inflorescence a complete kind of a small bunch.

As mentioned earlier, Euphorbia is rich in a variety of species, very popular are: Bordered, Cypress, Tirukalli, Comb, Mila, Pallasa, Trekhgranny, Belozhilkovy.

Types of indoor milkweed

All types of milkweed are poisonous. Getting into the body, the juice provokes burns of the skin, mucous membranes, poisoning. Annuals and perennials are not alike. They differ in the shape of leaves, stems, inflorescences.

Name	Description
Akalifa (foxtail)	Evergreen low shrub. Leaves are elliptical. Bright red flowers are collected in spike-type inflorescences.
Edged annual	Reaches a height of 75 cm. It has a light edge on enlarged emerald-colored leaves.
Belozhilkovy	A popular houseplant with a powerful ribbed stem. White veins stand out on the malachite leaves (for this it got its name). They are decorated with small inconspicuous flowers.
Multicolor	Plant for the garden. Perennial. It grows up to 80 cm. The hemispherical bush blooms at the beginning of the last spring month.
Trihedral	Perennial. At home, with proper care, it grows up to 3 m. The wide fleshy triangular trunk is covered with thorns. The ends of the stems are strewn with bright green leaves. Over time, they fall off. It blooms rarely. It reproduces by self-seeding.
Comb	Shrub type evergreen plant. Ovate leaves gather at the top of the ribbed trunk. Forms white, pink flowers.
Shiny (mile)	Perennial thorny shrub. Aggressive needles grow larger as they develop. The plant is decorated with medium-sized flowers of white, pink, yellow, cream color. Has the name "crown of thorns". Flowering, which began in early spring, continues until late autumn frosts.
Poinsettia	Evergreen plant up to a meter tall. The leaves are large, elliptical in shape with smooth, wavy, jagged edges. On the tops of the shoots, brightly colored bracts are formed, giving a decorative appearance.

Landing

You can plant euphorbia multiflorous in autumn and spring, but spring planting is more reliable, the plant will have time to take root and prepare for winter.

A landing pit is required for landing up to 50 centimeters depth and 50 to 50 centimeters in diameter, the distance between plants should be at least one meter.

It would be nice to put drainage on the bottom of the pit - broken red brick, and add a bucket of humus to the soil, and if the soil is too heavy, add some sand.

Sapling planted in the ground water abundantly and properly mulch.

In mineral dressings the plant does not need, he only needs watering as needed, loosening and weeding.

Plant pruning

Thickened shoots are removed as needed.

Sick, too long and dry parts of the plant are subject to pruning.

Timely removal of dried flowers will stimulate re-flowering in late summer.

You cannot neglect pruning: the overgrown bush will strangle the plants in the neighborhood.

The work is carried out with gloves, because the milky juice is poisonous enough.

Reproduction

For reproduction, it is more convenient to use parts of the bush.

The mother plant must have all the necessary qualities, in your opinion - during vegetative propagation, the new plant will be a copy of the old one.

Seed propagation is possible, but ineffective, seed germination is small and new, interesting forms do not appear.

The plant has a multiflorous euphorbia, cultivation and care not particularly difficult.

Spurge unpretentious to soil and growing conditions, feeding with humus in spring, watering in dry weather and weeding as needed - that's all the care, but the bush has a property - when it grows fall apart.

This trouble easy to eliminate, having built a wire frame, you need to install it before the bush grows, and your golden ball will not lose its original shape.

Beneficial features

Pharmaceutical factories use different parts to create medicines for a range of diseases. Milkweed contains a high content of tannins, resins that have an antibacterial effect, due to which it is used in folk medicine for disinfecting wounds.

The diverse chemical composition endows the herb with the following beneficial properties:

Treats insect bites, eliminating swelling, redness, burning, itching.
It can be used as an immunomodulator.
It has a beneficial effect on joints, cartilage, bones, strengthening the musculoskeletal system.
It gives strength and elasticity to the vascular walls.
Cleans the liver, blood.
Draws pus out of wounds, promoting faster healing.
Effective for papillomatosis and other skin lesions as part of complex therapy, removes warts.
Prevents diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
Promotes increased sexual desire, potency in men.
It is used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Possesses antiparasitic properties.
Copes with some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
Relieves pain in cases of genitourinary system lesions, relieving inflammation.
Improves the functioning of the female reproductive system.
Heals burns.
Treats gonorrhea.
Acts as a diuretic, diaphoretic.
Has a laxative effect.
Active enzymes have a destructive effect on cancer cells, in particular, in leukemia.
Replenishes iodine deficiency by regulating the thyroid gland.

Using

It is difficult to find a more decorative and unpretentious plant when growing, it will fit well into low-growing park groups, and single plants will successfully complete the most daring landscape solutions.

And in an ordinary amateur garden, euphorbia will delight its owners with abundant flowering for many years.

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A representative of the huge family of euphorbia euphorbia perennial garden, planting and caring for which does not require much effort, will allow you to structure flower beds or flower beds, playing with flowers and shapes, to create stunning displays. Interesting possibilities combined with unpretentiousness and minimal maintenance will suit any landscape condition from the Mediterranean patio to the elegant formal courtyard, from the rock garden to the wooded area.

Origin and botanical description of the plant

The homeland of wild milkweed (euphorbia) is the tropics and subtropics of the African continent and the island of Madagascar. It owes its name to the milky juice released when the trunk and processes are cut or broken. The liquid is caustic and poisonous: it can cause poisoning in humans and animals, and if it comes into contact with mucous surfaces, skin - burns or irritation.

Garden perennial spurge (also called street) is a name that unites many varieties of culture. The main features are decorative appearance and unpretentious care. Attractive flowers will decorate flower beds in the garden, they are appropriate in mixborders, rock gardens and rockeries.

The height of various types of milkweed bushes ranges from 10-15 to 70-80 cm. The shape is most often spherical. Each stem is crowned at the top with a small "bunch" of yellow, yellow-green or orange-red inflorescences.

Most varieties of garden milkweed are frost-resistant. The exceptions are fiery, Mediterranean and myrtle-leaved species. In outdoor conditions without shelter, they are grown only in the south of the country in the subtropical zone.

The plant is an excellent honey plant. Milkweed pollen honey is distinguished by a slightly noticeable piquant bitterness.

Perennial garden spurge - the nuances of growing

If there was a need to give a general characteristic to all plants of the genus Euphorbia, which has about 2000 species, then this is a special juice that has the texture of milk latex and irritates the skin. Gloves should be worn when handling the plant, especially if there are open cuts or scrapes on the hands. A large number of species are decorative varieties. They are all characterized by the absence of flower petals and sepals, and instead have brightly colored modified leaves known as bracts that cover the plants like flowers in spring.

Milkweed care is simple. It needs to be pampered a little before the plant takes root, but once that happens it becomes almost self-sufficient. It happens that euphorbia dies from excessive care and watering than from neglect.

Euphorbia looks better if you allow it to grow arbitrarily, but when space is limited, you will have to maintain shape. However, routine pruning is not required, it is enough to care for the plant when it starts to look inconspicuous.

The peculiarity of the milkweed plant

All types of milkweed have cyations. Cyantium is technically an inflorescence, but the important question here is how to distinguish it from a regular flower? The main thing to look out for is the oil seal on the rim of the flower bowl (technically, this is an involution). Typically, it is a round or oval structure with a slight depression. Milkweed fruits are three-lobed formations, each part of which contains one seed, burst after full ripeness.

The color can range from green to yellow, red, or even black. The involution has white or pink processes that look like petals.

Note! If you come across a variety of milkweed that does not bloom, there is no guarantee that this plant belongs to this family at all.

Types and varieties of plants

Euphorbia can be found all over the world, from temperate to tropical zones. It is one of the largest and most complex genera in the plant kingdom. Several attempts to divide them into smaller genera have been unsuccessful, as new species are discovered over and over again. They range from annuals creeping on the ground to well-developed leafy bushes and trees that can grow up to 20 meters. In the deserts of Madagascar and southern Africa, convergent evolution has led to succulent forms, where plants occupy the same ecological niche as cacti in the deserts of North and South America.

The unique floral structure consists of bright bracts of yellow, red, purple, brown or green with tiny male and female floral parts in contrasting tones.

Ornamental varieties, there are about 120 of them, generally prefer sun and dry soil. However, Griffith's euphorbia, as well as marsh euphorbia, thrive in moist soil. The evergreen perennial spurge myrtle thrives well in dry soil in full sunlight, but is very tolerant of rocky and sandy conditions. It propagates spontaneously by seed, so dried flowers should be removed immediately to limit unwanted growth.Its bluish-green, fleshy, succulent-like leaves are arranged in spirals close to the stems, growing from a descending woody base to a height of 10-20 centimeters. Prefers warm winter climates and leaves fall in colder climates.

Most of the ornamental euphorbia grows in zones 6-9, several species withstand the conditions of the climatic zone 10-11, however there are several evergreen species that have adapted in the temperate latitudes of zone 5, like the cypress euphorbia - a source of charm in the garden thanks to the interesting flower heads.

A spectacular plant that produces fragrant lemon-yellow bracts that turn pinkish orange as they mature. A forest of tiny flowers in umbrella-shaped clusters appears in late spring or early summer. The foliage resembles a miniature cypress, hence the name. As a rule, it lives up to 12 years, grows up to 30 centimeters. An upright, branching plant can aggressively spread in the form of a dense grass cover, if space is not limited for it. Remaining attractive throughout the growing season, cypress euphorbia is resistant to most pests and diseases, does not require special care.

Overview of varieties

Wild

There are several species of milkweed that grow successfully in the wild, occupying large areas.

Euphorbia photo weed with thorny leaves

Swamp. Perennial plant 50 cm high with erect stems and oblong green leaves. Umbrella-shaped inflorescences. Distributed in desert and steppe areas.
Weed (weed). An annual with a succulent stem, compact size - about 20 cm high. Inflorescences bloom in summer, look in the form of red bells.
Steppe. Homeland habitat - the coast of the Volga, Don, also found on the Caucasian slopes. A perennial crop with an upright stem. It can bloom in small white or yellow inflorescences throughout the summer.
Sharp (field or meadow). Prefers to grow along rivers, covers large areas in pastures, meadows, fields and forests. They can feed chickens, pigs, chickens, turkey poults, goslings.

Garden

In a cultivated form, gardeners use several species of euphorbia with different life cycles.

1. Annuals.

Bordered (mountain snow). In nature, it occurs on mountain tops and rocky slopes. A very beautiful plant in the flowering phase forms a lush white crown - light green leaves are covered with snow-white stripes. They are decorated with white bracts. It blooms in early summer and fades in late autumn.
Variegated. Ornamental-deciduous type with rich green foliage, erect stems. The flowers are composed of red, white or variegated petals. The height of the shoots is about 1 m.

2. Perennial plants please with decorativeness for several years in a row and have good winter hardiness. They are often grown for cutting, because they stand in a bouquet for a long time.

Cypress. The height of the bush is 0.5 m. The leaves are thin, needle-shaped, green. The flowers are small, beige, red or yellow.
Fiery (Griffith). It grows quickly, so it takes up a lot of space in the garden. The leaves are green, with the arrival of autumn they acquire a reddish-red color. The flowers are small, reddish or orange in color.
Fisher (Pallas, root man or grass man). A compact plant with a height of 20-60 cm with erect pubescent stems, densely covered with long and narrow leaves of a light green shade with a grayish tint. Prized for its colorful bloom that starts in May and ends in July. Small lemon-toned flowers, collected in umbrella-shaped inflorescences.
Rod-shaped (vine). Single-stem plant, shoot height - 50-60 cm. Along its entire length, covered with narrow leaves of a silvery-green tone. At the top, inflorescences are formed from small yellowish buds with a diameter of 1 cm.
Poisson.A beautiful, lush shrub that has decorative green foliage with elements of beige or white. The plant does not bloom, but due to the variegation of leaves, it is very popular in landscape design. It is planted in a flowerbed, in mixborders, rock gardens.

Room

Perennial indoor species are valued not only for decorative flowering, but also for beautiful foliage, which pleases with monochromatic or variegated colors all year round.

Euphorbia common photo

Medusa head. An unusual succulent with a short and thickened stem, with age it grows overgrown with numerous lateral shoots that develop in different directions. It is grown in hanging flowerpots and pots - green tentacle branches hang down beautifully, creating the effect of a curly head.
Variegated. One of the most common African succulents, which is also found in the wild in America, as well as on the island of Madagascar. In nature, it reaches gigantic sizes - up to 10 m, in a cultivated form - up to 2 m. Fleshy stems, consist of 5 ribs. The shoots are 5-7 cm thick. Short thorns develop on the edges (3-4 mm long).
Bristled. A plant with a well-branched crown. Stems develop in an upright position, abundantly covered with rudimentary leaves of a rich green color.
Triangular (triangular). This species with a bizarre shape has massive, well-branched, triangular stems. The edges of the ribs are prickly - thorns of a grayish or yellow-brown tone.
Big-horned. Develops triangular stems with small foliage at the top, which crumbles with age. The height of the shoots is 40-50 cm. The homeland of growth is Mexico and Australia.
Tirucalli (finger). A succulent plant consisting of numerous finger shoots. There are no thorns and leaves on their surface. With good care at home, it can bloom magnificently with small yellowish flowers.
Canary. The scientific name is euphorbia canariensis. This is a large euphorbia in the form of a bush or tree, in natural conditions it reaches 12 m in height. In cultivated form - 1-2 m. Stems are massive, four or pentahedral. The ribs contain small tubercles. The diameter of the shoots is 5-6 cm. Leaves of a rudimentary type develop under each bulge. The stems are covered with thorns about 0.5 cm in length.
White-veined. The plant is recognized by its unusual leaves - they are green, contain clearly pronounced transverse streaks of white.
Mile (brilliant). The ornamental plant is popularly called the crown of thorns. Forms a dense crown with lush branching. At the top of the stems, beautiful flowers bloom in red or scarlet. Shoots are covered with thorns.
Poinsettia. Other names are Euphorbia, the most beautiful, Christmas star. It is bought on the eve of Catholic Christmas. A flower with bright red stipules, forming large inflorescences at the top of the shoots, decorates any interior. This plant is annual, it can bloom in December.
Fat. The plant is in the form of a cactus, 30 cm high and 10 cm in circumference. The stem is ribbed, divided into several weakly expressed edges. On each buds are formed, over time, leaves.
Laktea. A beautiful plant with emerald foliage and colorful blooms that, with good care, lasts throughout the year.

How to make euphorbia bloom

Diamond frost. The crown resembles a cap, consisting of thin emerald stems covered with small white flowers.
Ordinary (ordinary). This species has a compact crown - erect stems, medium foliage. The leaves are green, oval with pointed tips. It blooms with small yellow or white buds, collected in umbrella inflorescences.
Mirsinites is a climber. Plant with erect stems covered with long dark green leaves. The flowering is inconspicuous - the buds are small, pale yellow or white. It is appreciated for the decorativeness of the leaves that do not crumble all year round.
Volus-leaved (hare ears, in Latin - bupleurifolia). This is a perennial succulent with lanceolate-spatulate leaves, 5-7x3 cm in size and a thick short stem 20 cm high, with a circumference of 7 cm. The surface of the shoot is covered with brown, hard scales. The leaves develop at the apex, forming a not dense rosette. In appearance, it resembles prostrate euphorbia. In the winter season, the foliage falls off.
Almond purpurea. The botanical name is euphorbia amygdaloides purpurea. One of the most decorative varieties with dark purple, erect stems, densely covered with narrow leaves (length 8-10 cm, width 1 cm). The color of the leaf plate is emerald with a burgundy tint. Height - from 40 to 60 cm. At the top of each stem, several small inflorescences are formed, consisting of light green or light green, rounded petals.
Comb-ribbed. Medium height - up to 50 cm, forms tiny white flowers, framed by red or pink bracts. The stems are in the form of ridges - tetrahedral.

Landing in open ground

The first step in preparing for planting a plant in open ground is to get rid of debris in the selected area, dig up the weeds, carefully removing all parts of the roots.

Site and soil preparation

The soil can be enriched with humus to make the soil lighter and more airy for perennial crops.

Too rich soil should be avoided, as the plant grows quickly, has fragile stems that break under the weight of the inflorescences.

Euphorbia prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0 to 7.0) in a sun-lit area. Some varieties tolerate a little shade, but none are picky about soil conditions and can thrive even on very poor lands, tolerant of periods of drought. One of the few species of almond euphorbia thrives in the shade of trees. By spreading by underground rhizomes, it can become invasive, although it can be removed relatively easily.

Time frames

New plants are grown from seeds, which are sown directly into the ground in early autumn (September) or in spring, from April, after the threat of frost has passed at a temperature of 18-20 ° C. Seedlings appear in about 7-10 days.
The seeds can also be sown for seedlings 6-8 weeks before the end of the frosty season. Seedlings are transplanted outdoors as soon as the soil has warmed up enough.
Spurge is propagated by cuttings after flowering in late September or early October, but no later.

The necessary conditions

Grows well and requires little maintenance

The main care of this plant in the open field is not difficult and even a novice gardener can do it.

Site and soil selection

Garden spurge prefers to grow in a sunny or slightly shaded area, where the ground is loose and well-drained. Therefore, you should not plant it in a swampy area, the only exception is one variety - marsh. For everyone else, a place with groundwater bedding to a depth of 1.5 m is suitable.

The optimum composition of the soil is coarse-grained sand, garden soil, peat, brick chips and wood ash, mixed in a ratio of 1: 1: 1: 0.2: 0.2.

If you have purchased tall bushes, then when planting in this mixture, you can add 0.5 parts of compost or last year's manure.

Humidity

It prefers moderate humidity in the cold season, but during the growing season (spring and summer) it is recommended to periodically irrigate it with warm water.

This will have a positive effect on decorativeness, and will also help to avoid the appearance of parasites. The crown is sprayed in the evening hours once a week.

Temperature

Each variety requires a specific mode.

Some grow well in the southern zone, where the temperature can reach 20-30 ° C, others - perfectly take root in a harsh area with indicators of 15-19 ° C during the growing season.

Lighting

The plant loves to grow in an area with bright sunlight - it is not afraid of direct rays. Therefore, partial shade or shady place is not for him.

The optimal duration of a light day during the growing season is at least 10 hours. In autumn and winter, garden euphorbia safely tolerates a lack of lighting, because it enters a dormant stage.

Milkweed care

Growing milkweed will require control of watering and feeding as needed. The plant needs special attention after planting as its roots grow and expand.

Watering the plant

For the first few weeks, the plant is watered regularly using a small watering can to maintain the moisture needed for optimal growth.

It is enough to water the spurge once or twice a week, perhaps more often in hot and dry periods: the soil should dry out a couple of centimeters below the surface between waterings.

Moreover, water should not penetrate deeper than 15 centimeters without reaching the roots. Euphorbia does not like damp soil and is prone to rotting. Water under the leaves of the plant to prevent powdery mildew.

Top dressing and fertilizers

To help the milkweed become solid and healthy, compost or balanced organic fertilizer is added to the hole when planting. In the process of growth, if the soil is very poor, the plant is fed every couple of weeks in the spring and summer, choosing a water-soluble fertilizer with a low nitrogen content. It is advisable to mulch the plant to discourage weed growth and help keep the soil evenly moist.

Optimum temperature and humidity

Milkweed needs at least six hours of sunshine every day to thrive. Otherwise, it adapts well, but cannot tolerate damp soil and damp roots. Once a year in the spring, a layer of organic matter is spread under the plant to enhance drainage.

Most deciduous varieties in temperate latitudes are cold tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -10 ° C, but suffer from stem withering during harsh winters.

The optimum temperature for germination is between 20 and 30 ° C.
The optimum temperature during the period of active growth is at least 15 ° C, maximum 24 ° C.
Resting temperature - minimum 10 ° C, maximum 15 ° C.

Although succulent milkweed is suitable for warm and dry conditions, their temperature requirements vary greatly. Species coming from Arabia, Central and West Africa, tropical and subtropical parts of America need 12-14 ° C in winter. Madagascar and East African species need 10-12 ° C, while species from North and South Africa are able to withstand lower 10 ° C, but with the proviso that the temperature rises quickly the next morning.

Pruning

Pruning milkweed depends on the cause and is carried out at different times.

The plant develops easily by self-seeding and to reduce unwanted spread, it must be pruned with garden shears or wilted flowers by pinching them with fingers.
Pruning the shrub in the spring will keep it compact and tidy throughout the growing season. Removing about a third of the stems encourages the plant to produce new growth.
Regardless of the season, the weak and diseased parts of the plant are removed with a pruner, which, after processing, should be washed in soapy water and wiped with a paper towel or cloth soaked in alcohol.

Preparing for winter

In autumn, all stems are cut up to two centimeters above the soil surface, but not below. The buds form at the base of the plant.

Diseases and their treatment

Disease	Signs	Prophylaxis	Control measures
Fusarium	Leaves turn yellow and wither; The cut shows a dark ring; White or reddish bloom on the root collar; Drying of the aerial part of the bush.	Liming acidic soil; Moderate watering; Good drainage layer; Loosening and mulching; extermination of carrier insects; proper care.	Removal of the affected parts; Transfer to a new location with healthy soil; Treatment with biological products and fungicides (Fitosporin, Fitolavin, Bordeaux liquid and others).
Root rot	Slowdown in growth; Darkening of the stem; Brown spots on the leaves; Drying of foliage and lodging of stems.	Calcination and disinfection of seeds before planting; Disinfection of equipment, burning of affected plants (they cannot be left in compost); Compliance with agricultural techniques (proper watering and feeding).	Removal of the damaged part of the bush, transplanting into a disinfected substrate; Treatment with drugs: Trichodermin, Trichophyte, Mikosan, Discor, Copper sulfate, Vitaros.
Ring spot	Yellow ring-shaped spots on the leaves.	Destruction of vectors - nematodes; Disinfection of seeds, soil and garden tools	This viral disease is not cured. Affected plants must be burned. To prevent large-scale spread on the site, it is necessary to treat the weeds with herbicides and destroy the nematodes.

Propagation of milkweed

Euphorbia is propagated by cuttings or by dividing the bush. In the vegetative method, cut cuttings are placed in warm water for a while to stop the release of milky juice, which prevents rooting. The planting material is placed on a paper towel or piece of cloth and dried in the open air at 20-22 ° C for several days to prevent sap formation at the end of the cut and to prevent rotting.

Stem cuttings are planted in a pot of peat or in a substrate of sand and earth. The pot is placed in a plastic bag to keep them slightly foggy. They are allowed to breathe once a day for an hour to prevent mold growth. After rooting, the cuttings are planted in regular soil. The time that usually takes 2-3 weeks for the roots to appear, but sometimes it can be longer.

What is dangerous, possible harm

Euphorbia is not harmless, some parts of the plant are highly toxic. Therefore, even homemade species, with improper care and use for medical purposes, instead of a healing effect, can ruin health.

A large group of toxic substances was found in the composition of the milk juice (latex). Failure to observe the precautions may cause acute allergic reactions, burns of the skin and mucous membranes.

Treatment with milkweed, cosmetic procedures with it are prohibited:

age less than 12 years;
during pregnancy;
with individual intolerance.

The following types are considered the most poisonous:

ribbed;
comb;
white-veined;
trihedral;
triangular.

Among the contraindications for use are children, pregnancy, allergies.

Milkweed juice in the eyes, examination

Some species are more toxic than others. If juice gets into the eyes when working with a plant, it can result in the development of keratouveitis, loss of vision.

In 2009, scientists compared 3 cases of damage to the visual organs of different types of milkweed - Indian lily, African milkweed, indoor crown of thorns.

According to the results of the study, it turned out that the injuries in three victims were almost identical:

Intense burning sensation.
Hyperemia of the conjunctival sac.
Sharp pain.
Edema of the stroma.
Partial loss of the corneal epithelium.
Increased intraocular pressure.
Significant decrease in vision.

If white juice gets into your eyes, you should immediately rinse them with plenty of running water, then with a decoction of chamomile flowers. This will reduce pain and prevent blepharospasm. Emergency medical attention is required to prevent blindness.

In the cases under consideration, the patients underwent the following procedures:

Eyes were rinsed abundantly with mild saline.
The affected organs were treated with eye drops of 2% homatropin three times a day.
Four times a day, 1% prednisolone acetate, 0.3% gatifloxacin were dripped.
In the morning, in the evening, 0.5% timolol maleate, an artificial tear, was dripped.

The healing process took from 7 to 15 days, depending on the severity of the damage.

If you seek help from an ophthalmologist in a timely manner, vision is fully restored in a few weeks.

Skin burn

On contact with the skin, milkweed juice causes allergic reactions in the form of rashes, red spots, itching and burning. The poisonous substance leaves painful burns on the body.

In case of accidental contact with liquid, you should immediately rinse it off with clean water, apply ice, drink an antihistamine - Suprastin, Tavegil, Donormil, etc.

If symptoms persist, medical attention is needed.

Poisoning with milkweed juice

An overdose of milkweed-based products, eating the leaves and flowers of the plant leads to acute digestive poisoning. Symptoms appear after a few hours:

perspiration, burning sensation in the larynx;
loose stools;
dizziness;
vomiting;
severe pain in the epigastric region;
fainting;
dehydration.

Action should be taken immediately. If you delay going to the hospital, more serious consequences are possible:

confusion of consciousness;
disorientation;
increased body temperature;
convulsive seizures;
coma.

Before the arrival of the medical team, it is necessary to provide first aid:

Give the victim a sorbent to drink.
Drink plenty of milk or alkaline mineral water.
Ensure complete rest by placing the victim with his back on a firm bed.

Pest and insect control

The most common pests for milkweed are aleurodids (whiteflies) and spider mites. They feed on the plant, weaken it, and eventually kill it. Insect populations are growing rapidly in a short time and the best chance to control them is to get rid of them early by spraying with mineral oil-based pesticides.

Milkweed diseases, root rot and powdery mildew are not particularly problematic as long as you provide the plant with well-drained soil and air circulation. Root rot makes itself felt by the appearance of brown stems and by the fact that the plant bends. It will be necessary to trim the affected areas. Treat euphorbia from fungal infection with fungicides.

Is it possible to keep euphorbia at home?

Despite some toxicity, this plant, on the contrary, attracts our attention. There are no categorical statements and prohibitions on this score. Decorative and numerous types of milkweed are perfect for growing in premises for any purpose. But if there are small children and animals in the house, then you should think about whether to start such a plant or not!

It is believed that the euphorbia indoor flower brings negative to the house. In part, this may be so, because it is poisonous and often acts as an allergen. Spiky parts can cause injury. But the negative qualities of milkweed can be turned into dignity if you find the right place for the plant - ...

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Application in landscape design

Euphorbia has deep connections with the history of landscape culture. Depending on the type, the plant is used for rock gardens (for example, euphorbia capitate), in group plantings, for borders, flower bed decoration.

Euphorbia is highly prized as an ornamental plant for its resistance to drought and frost (down to -10 ° C), ideal for decorating Mediterranean-style patios. Large varieties look good with architectural elements, next to stairs or walls, in the corners of courtyards.

Euphorbia goes well with small tulips, daffodils, Iberis, tenacious, Virginia martensia. In addition to the bright yellow bracts, some varieties acquire purple leaves in spring, which contrasts beautifully with other perennials throughout the growing season.

Succulent cultivars provide an excellent contrast to undersized plants such as thorn phlox.

Medicinal properties of milkweed

Milk infusions and decoctions are useful in the fight against skin diseases, stomach and liver ailments. Alcohol tinctures are used as an effective homeopathic remedy. The plant's antitumor properties are also known. Milkweed honey, rich in iodine, is useful for gastritis, ulcers, varicose veins, cardiovascular diseases, and disorders of the nervous system.

But it is necessary to use such remedies with caution. You should not make your own decision about treatment. The use by children, women during pregnancy and lactation is strictly not allowed.

Euphorbia is not only an ornamental garden and indoor plant. This is a fairly effective remedy that is useful in the fight against numerous diseases.

Pests and diseases of indoor milkweed, plant care and treatment

Improper care leads to diseases and loss of the decorative appearance of the bush. If the leaves fall or turn yellow, then there are signs of decay of the roots and stem, the reason may be hiding in temperature changes and draft, lack of nutrients or lighting, improper watering. Brown and black spots indicate fungal infection. To fight, the plant must be treated with fungicides.

Often this flower becomes a haven for pests. It is very easy to identify and control parasites:

pale yellow and silvery stripes leave thrips. Round spots of brown, orange and white colors indicate the vital activity of the scale insect. They are fought with the help of phytoverm, aktara insecticides;
mealybug leaves a white bloom on the shoots and leaves. The bugs must be collected by hand, and the bush must be treated with soapy water mixed with machine oil once a week. The bug also does not like infusions of calendula, tobacco, garlic;
you can find the root worm during transplantation. The bugs are removed with hot water at a temperature of approximately + 50C. Fresh substrate after transplanting is watered with Actara once a week for a month;
a spider mite on the back of the leaves leaves a whitish bloom. Areas where the pest appears are wiped with soapy water and alcohol;
the presence of small black and green bugs indicates aphid infestation. Infusions of hogweed, mustard, capsicum, onion, garlic, alder can help get rid of it.