How to care for Euphorbia milii var. splendens? Here are the correct care methods
Euphorbia milii var. splendens is a thorny shrub, delicate and compact, with red fruit and green leaves, and a graceful tree form, making it a fine potted plant. So how do you care for it?
How to care for Euphorbia milii var. splendens?
1. Light
Place it in a cool, ventilated spot or somewhere that gets light in the morning and evening. Do not move the pot. In summer, do not let it be exposed to strong direct sunlight. If light and temperature are suitable, it can bloom all year round. If there is not enough light, the flower color will be dull, and if kept in shade for a long time, it will not bloom. Also, be sure to maintain air circulation.
2. Temperature
It grows best at around 22°C during the day and around 15°C at night. Kept at 15°C to 20°C in a greenhouse, it can bloom continuously all year round. If the temperature drops to 10°C, it will shed its leaves and enter a semi-dormant state, then in the following spring it will put out new leaves and continue to bloom.
3. Watering
Euphorbia milii var. splendens is drought-tolerant. In spring and autumn, water by the principle of watering when dry and letting it dry out between waterings. In summer, water once a day, and guard against waterlogging in the rainy season. In winter, do not water unless the soil is dry, and do not let the pot stay moist for long periods. Watering should also be controlled during the flowering period, as too much water can easily cause flowers to drop and roots to rot.
4. Pruning
The branches of Euphorbia milii var. splendens do not branch easily, so they grow very long, bloom little, and look messy, which affects their ornamental value. Therefore, it must be pruned promptly every year to encourage more new branches and more flowers. Generally, after a branch is cut, it can produce two new branches.
Euphorbia milii var. splendens is not difficult to care for. Basically, doing the above points well is enough. Friends who are interested can give it a try themselves.