How to cultivate Euphorbia obesa

Growth conditions of Euphorbia pulcherrima

Euphorbia pulcherrima prefers a warm, humid, sunny and well-ventilated growing environment. The maintenance temperature is best between 15 and 25 degrees. Temperature control measures should be taken in winter to keep the temperature above 5 degrees. It can be exposed to more sunlight during the growing season in spring and autumn, and shaded during strong light in summer. The soil should be loose, well-drained and fertile.

How to grow Euphorbia paniculata

Ornamental lily is a succulent plant with leaves similar to those of a cactus. Its flowers are brightly colored and very beautiful, making it a very ornamental plant. Ornamental lily is generally propagated by cuttings. The soil must be loose and well-drained, and not too much nitrogen fertilizer should be used so as not to inhibit flowering.

Watering the Euphorbia

The Euphorbia milii is drought-resistant and does not require much water. You should water it according to the principle of "watering when dry and watering when wet". Water it after the soil is dry. There should not be water accumulation in the soil to avoid root rot of the plant. You can frequently water the stems, leaves and surrounding environment in spring and summer. Water it every 7-10 days in spring and autumn, every 2-3 days in summer, and every half a month in winter.

Fertilization of Euphorbia pulcherrima

It is necessary to stop fertilizing the Euphorbia obesa during its flowering period to avoid causing a large number of flowers to fall. It is better to use mostly organic fertilizers and slow-release fertilizers. You can apply some organic fertilizers in the pot before planting, which can meet its growth needs.

Disease and Pest Control of Euphorbia pulcherrima

Common diseases and pests of Euphorbia pulex are stem rot, brown spot disease and root-knot nematodes. Timely prevention and control are required. You can directly spray it with carbendazim wettable powder. Root-knot nematodes can be controlled by watering with dibromochloropropane emulsifiable concentrate. If aphids, scale insects and red spiders are infested, you can spray them with carbendazim emulsifiable concentrate.

How to grow Euphorbia obesa at home

1. When watering the Euphorbia obesa, you must water it thoroughly at one time. Do not allow water to accumulate, as this will easily damage the roots of the plant. When fertilizing, it is better to use a light fertilizer. However, the soil should not be too wet, so do not apply too much water and fertilizer at one time, and do not use nitrogen fertilizer as the main fertilizer. Too much nitrogen fertilizer will cause the plant to not bloom.

2. The Euphorbia milii plant has poor uprightness, so when the plant reaches 20-30 cm, a support should be erected to help the plant grow upright, which can also improve the plant's ornamental value.

3. The Euphorbia obesa likes sunlight and will not bloom if it is placed in too shady a place, so it can be placed in the sun in other seasons except summer.

4. You can change the soil for the Euphorbia obesa every spring. If the plant grows densely, you should change to a larger flowerpot and cut off the aging roots. This will ensure that the plant is supplied with enough nutrients and grow better.

Precautions for the maintenance of Euphorbia obesa

When caring for the Euphorbia obesa, you must pay attention to ventilation. If it grows in a stuffy environment for a long time, it is prone to diseases and pests. In addition, do not water it too much. It is best to place it in a well-ventilated area to enhance water evaporation, which is beneficial to the growth of the plant.