Spurge protein-free - unpretentious plant

Euphorbia with an outward appearance resemblesan exotic palm tree. Sometimes this plant is called even a cactus, because it has a fleshy crest. In the family of euphorbia there are more than 2000 plant species. This family is represented by shrubs, semi-shrubs, herbaceous plants, trees, succulents, which are very similar to cacti. Succulent milks are widespread in Ethiopia, Congo, Madagascar, South Africa (Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique). By the way, spur bee-pollen poisonous, in principle, like all members of this family.

A characteristic feature of all the milkweed isthat even with minor injuries, the plant secretes milky juice. The biochemical composition of this juice is represented by rubber, resins, amino acids, saponin, sugars, essential oils, fatty acids, as well as a toxic substance - euphorin. This biological compound can cause burns, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyes, nasal cavity, dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, those who are going to grow this plant should be very careful.

It should be said that the most popular milkingin indoor floriculture is spurge of beylolcum. The trunk of this plant is thickened at the top and consists of four or five ribs, on the edges of which the fringed stipules are localized. Leaves are dark green with characteristic white veins grow only on the top.

If you decide to start a spur beet, caringfor this plant will not give you much trouble. All kinds of molochites prefer bright and diffuse light. It should be remembered that in the summer, the plant needs to be protected from exposure to direct sunlight. Spurge a low-heat, thermophilic plant. The optimum temperature for its content ranges from 22 to 25 ° C.

Some types of milkweed can withstand a short-term drop in temperature to five degrees. In winter, the plant needs to provide the brightest place.

Spurge bee-lowering water moderately, withusing soft and unstable water. Overdry the plant is not worth it, because it causes the fall of leaves. The overflow for molocals is also dangerous, and can provoke decay of the entire root system. Humidity of air for the development of plants does not play a special role. Florists recommend, from time to time, spur beetoplastic to spray or wipe the leaves with a moist tampon.

In the spring-autumn period (active vegetation)Milk should be fed with mineral fertilizers once a week. To improve the branching of the bush, in bushy spleen, it is possible to prune the tips of shoots. These manipulations can be carried out in any period of the year.

Transplantation of milkweed should be carried out inspring period, before the beginning of growth. Young specimens are best transplanted annually, whereas adult plants are planted once every 3 years. The soil for transplantation should be slightly acidic or neutral (pH 5-7). At the bottom of the pot must be a good drainage of broken potsherds or expanded clay.

Euphorbia propagates fairly well with seeds thatintensively germinate in any soil. When working with these plant species, remember that all types of milkweed are poisonous. Therefore, use gloves. Some types of milkweed cause allergic reactions, which manifest themselves in the form of fever. This plant is very rarely damaged by pests. With excessive humidity and low temperatures, mycosis (fungal) diseases can occur. Of pests on the plant attack: aphids, scutes, thrips and spider mite.