How to cultivate Tiger thorn plum? Cultivation methods and precautions of Tiger thorn plum

The Euphorbia pilosa is an ornamental plant that is particularly suitable for home cultivation. This plant has tender green leaves, beautiful cymes, small flowers, bright colors, and a long flowering period. Placing it indoors can beautify the indoor environment and purify the air. The cultivation method of Euphorbia pilosa is not complicated, but there are some things that need special attention during the cultivation process.

[Warning] The white milky sap contained in the stems of Euphorbia milii is poisonous and can irritate human skin and mucous membranes.

How to cultivate tiger thorn plum? How to cultivate tiger thorn plum

1. Use sandy soil

When growing, Euphorbia milii likes air-permeable, especially sandy soil, so when making it into a potted plant and growing it at home, you must also prepare suitable sandy soil for it. The best way is to buy special growing soil on the market. If you don’t have it, you can also use peat soil and add 1/2 sand to prepare nutrient soil.

2. Water appropriately

Tiger thorn plum is an ornamental plant with tenacious vitality. As long as you choose the right soil for it and water it appropriately during the cultivation process, it can grow normally. Tiger thorn plum has thick leaves. It is a kind of succulent plant with strong drought resistance, so it cannot be overwatered during normal cultivation, and water cannot be allowed to accumulate in the flowerpot, otherwise its roots will rot due to excessive water.

Precautions for breeding tiger thorn pear

1. Reasonable fertilization

Fertilization is something that people must pay attention to when growing Euphorbia milii. This plant likes fertilizer, but not concentrated fertilizer. In the spring when it enters the peak production season, it is necessary to ensure fertilization 2 to 3 times a month, but after entering the autumn and winter seasons, it is necessary to stop fertilizing. In addition, before Euphorbia milii enters the flowering period, it is necessary to increase the amount of potassium fertilizer applied, only in this way can it bloom more and brighter flowers.

2. Sunlight adjustment

When planting two Euphorbias, you must also pay attention to the sunlight conditions. This plant is accustomed to sunlight and sufficient environment. It can be placed in a sunny environment all year round, especially after it enters the flowering period. Only by placing it in a sunny environment can its flowers be brightly colored. If there is insufficient sunlight, it will cause adverse symptoms such as dull flower color, shortened flowering period, and slowed growth.