Is the thorny plum poisonous? How to propagate the thorny plum

Tiger thorn plum is a very popular ornamental plant. It can bloom all year round, and the flowers are bright and long-lasting. It is particularly beautiful when placed indoors after being made into potted plants. However, some people say that tiger thorn plum is poisonous and it is not safe to place it in the city. Is this true? Next, we will take you to understand this issue and also let you fully understand how to propagate this plant.

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

Is Tiger Thorn Poisonous?

Euphorbia milii is a poisonous plant, but it does not release poisonous gas during the cultivation process. There is only white juice in its leaves and stems. This white juice is a toxic substance. If it comes into contact with people's skin or is accidentally eaten, it will cause poisoning in humans, causing swelling and pain on the skin, or causing poisoning symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dizziness, which will directly endanger people's health.

How to propagate Euphorbia pilosa

1. The plant Euphorbia milii is suitable for propagation by cuttings. When propagating by cuttings, you must prepare a suitable substrate for it. This substrate can be made of professional nutrients or river sand or peat soil. However, when using river sand to make the substrate, you must rinse it repeatedly with clean water several times to remove the saline and alkali substances it contains.

2. When Euphorbia milii is in its peak growth season, it is best to choose early spring or late autumn, when the temperature is not lower than 15 degrees, cut off its sturdy stems with three to four leaves on them. After the wound is dry, you can directly insert it into the nutrient soil. At this time, add an appropriate amount of water to the nutrient soil. Water it every 2 to 3 days, and it will soon grow new shoots and roots.

3. After the Euphorbia milii sprouts, you can prepare a new flowerpot, put nutrient soil in it, transplant the steamed Euphorbia milii into the flowerpot, and then put it in a cool and ventilated place to slowly grow. After it grows tender leaves again, you can move it to a sunny environment for cultivation. The newly potted Euphorbia milii should not be watered too much or too frequently, otherwise it will affect its normal growth.