How to prune Euphorbia milii

When to prune the Euphorbia

There is no specific restriction on the time for pruning Euphorbia obesa. Usually, it can be done all year round. It is more appropriate to do it after flowering and after new buds sprout.

The pruned branches of the Euphorbia obesa are used for cuttings. The pruned branches are directly inserted into the potting soil. Generally, the depth of cuttings does not exceed 1/2. After cuttings, the soil needs to be compacted and watered thoroughly to keep the potting soil moist. Then move the cutting pot to a semi-shaded place for maintenance.

Pruning branches and leaves of Euphorbia pulcherrima

When pruning the Euphorbia obesa, you can selectively cut off the insect-infested branches, weak branches, and overlapping branches on the plant, and try to spread out its leaves without overlapping, ensuring the light transmittance of the leaves in order to produce more nutrients for its normal growth.

Steps for pruning Euphorbia obesa : Wipe off the side buds of Euphorbia obesa. Pruning is mainly focused on removing the side buds on the plant. When the new arrow grows to 30 cm high, you can pinch off the top of the new arrow.

Tips for pruning Euphorbia pulcherrima

When pruning the Euphorbia obesa, the lower side buds need to be retained and the upper side buds need to be cut off. Old branches should not be trimmed during pruning. Old leaves that have bloomed can be trimmed. If the branches are too dense, excess buds can be removed, leaving 3-4 main stem pieces.

The pruning of Euphorbia obesa grows faster

If you want the Euphorbia obesa to grow faster, the best pruning method is to thin out the branches of the plant. This not only maintains the beauty of the plant, but also allows the Euphorbia obesa to grow vigorously.

Pruning and flowering of Euphorbia obesa

In order to make the Euphorbia obesa bloom, it is necessary to prune it. During the growth process of the Euphorbia obesa, in order to ensure that it can bloom quickly every year, cutting off old branches is a very effective method.

Precautions for pruning Euphorbia obesa

When pruning the Euphorbia obesa, you should know that the flowers usually bloom on old branches, while new branches do not bloom. Therefore, old branches must not be pruned when pruning. However, branches that are more than five years old can be pruned, and old leaves that have bloomed can also be pruned.