Method of cutting of Euphorbia pilosa

1. Cutting time

Euphorbia milii can be propagated by cuttings throughout the growing season, but it is best to choose May or June, when the survival rate is very high. It is necessary to avoid summer and winter.

2. Cut branches

Choose a Euphorbia milii plant in good growth condition and cut mature branches from it. The length of a section should be about 6-10 cm. The branches at the top are the best. After cutting the branches, some white juice will flow out from the wound. Be careful not to use it for cuttings immediately and do not let the juice flow onto your hands. Make sure to retain 3-4 leaf nodes on the stem segment to ensure a good chance of survival.

3. Prepare sand bed

It is best to keep the sand bed breathable. You can use pure sand, or clean vermiculite or perlite, so that moisture will not accumulate. It should be placed in the sun to dry in advance to achieve the effect of disinfection.

4. Take cuttings

Wait until the cut branches are slightly dry, then you can start cuttings. Dip the branches in rooting agent and insert them into the sand bed. Spray water appropriately to promote rooting. If the surrounding climate is mild, it will take root in about 30 days. Once the root system has grown stably, the plant can be moved elsewhere for maintenance.