What are the personality traits of the Euphorbia neriifolia? Let's take a detailed look.

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Euphorbia neriifolia has the function of absorbing formaldehyde and benzene compounds. It has emerald green and beautiful leaves, both stems and leaves are fleshy, and the plant shape is elegant, closely resembling the Qilin from ancient Chinese legends, hence the name Qilin palm.

Morphological characteristics of Euphorbia neriifolia

Euphorbia neriifolia likes sufficient sunlight but is also tolerant of semi-shade, and will not die from slight drought, making it suitable for home potted ornamental cultivation. Many people think this is a primitive group of cactus plants with leaves, which is incorrect. This flower is a fasciated (or cristate) variety of Euphorbia neriifolia, a succulent plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. This can easily be judged from the absence of the areoles unique to cactus plants at the base of its spines and the presence of white milky sap in the plant.

It has emerald green and beautiful leaves, both stems and leaves are fleshy, and the plant shape is elegant, closely resembling the Qilin from ancient Chinese legends, hence the name Qilin palm. The fleshy modified stem is irregularly palmate and fan-shaped, green when young, turning yellow-brown and woody when old, with fleshy leaves densely growing at the top and edges of the modified stem.

Growth habits of Euphorbia neriifolia

Euphorbia neriifolia likes warmth, requires sufficient sunlight, and is suitable for well-drained sandy loam soil. It is drought-tolerant, not cold-tolerant, but also tolerant of semi-shade, making it suitable for home potted ornamental cultivation. In warm regions it can be planted in courtyards, while in cold regions it is mostly grown in pots for ornamental purposes.

Cultivation precautions for Euphorbia neriifolia

The white milky sap in the stem of Euphorbia neriifolia is toxic, especially harmful to the eyes, so when cultivating at home, care should be taken to prevent children from accidentally getting the stem sap into their mouths or eyes.

Propagation methods of Euphorbia neriifolia

Euphorbia neriifolia is generally propagated by cuttings, and cuttings can be taken from April to October. For cutting time, it is best to choose a sunny morning. Cut a piece of robust modified stem, let it dry for 3-4 days, and after the wound has dried and shrunk, insert it into clean river sand about 2-3 cm deep. Do not water at first, then spray water after 2 days, keeping the pot soil moist. Roots will form in about one month, then transplant into pots. When cutting the modified stem piece, white milky sap is likely to flow out. Let it flow out completely or rinse it away with water, otherwise after the sap dries it easily forms a dry glue-like substance that seals the cut and affects root formation. After cutting, place in a shaded area for care. Keep it moist, but the cut should not be waterlogged, as waterlogging will rot the cutting.

Pest and disease control of Euphorbia neriifolia

Euphorbia neriifolia has few pests and diseases, but if kept in a greenhouse or a poorly ventilated location for a long time, it is prone to scale insect damage. In winter and spring, spray and wash the leaf dust with clean water every 10 days. In addition, it is very sensitive to coal gas, and after exposure to fumes it easily drops leaves (can be used for indoor coal gas leak detection).