How to make cuttings of Euphorbia milii take root quickly

Euphorbia pulcherrima is a succulent plant with cactus-like leaves. Its flowers are colorful and beautiful, and it is a very ornamental plant. Euphorbia pulcherrima is generally propagated by cuttings, which is simple to operate and can quickly take root.

When is the best season to take cuttings of Euphorbia milii

If you are cutting Euphorbia paniculata in a greenhouse , you can do it all year round . If you are cutting Euphorbia paniculata at home , you can do it from May to July every year . At this time, the vitality of Euphorbia paniculata is the most vigorous, and it is easy to take root after cutting, and the survival rate will also increase accordingly.

How to propagate Euphorbia pulcherrima by cuttings

1. Cutting selection

The selection of cuttings for cutting propagation of Euphorbia milii is easy and is the key first step to success. The stems that are too tender at the top and too old at the bottom are not suitable for cuttings. The too tender stems have insufficient nutrients, poor resistance, are easy to rot, and are difficult to survive.

Too old stems have poor activity, are difficult to root and sprout, and are not easy to survive. Generally, you need to choose moderately mature stems, and two-year-old stems are most suitable .

2. Matrix selection

It is best not to choose a nutrient-rich substrate for cuttings of Euphorbia milii, such as humus soil, peat soil, etc., which can easily cause bacterial infection and cause cutting failure. It is best to choose granular materials with less nutrient content, such as washed river sand, perlite, vermiculite, etc.

3. Disinfection

Before cutting the stems of Euphorbia pulex, the stems themselves and the cutting medium should be simply disinfected to prevent the failure of cutting caused by bacterial infection after cutting.

Disinfection is also very simple. Generally, you can choose to use carbendazim or potassium permanganate solution for simple soaking disinfection, and the concentration can be controlled at 0.1% . After the disinfectant is prepared, soak the stems of Euphorbia milii in the solution for about half an hour.

4. Insert the seeds into the soil

After the disinfection and soaking is completed, place it in a ventilated place to dry the surface moisture and then you can start cutting. After cutting, directly water the cutting medium with the solution to complete the disinfection of the medium.

When grafting, first dig a hole of suitable size in the soil, about 3 cm deep, then place the prepared cuttings in the hole, and then fill and compact the soil on both sides.

How to manage Euphorbia paniculata after cuttings

After the cuttings are completed, water the soil in the pot of Euphorbia milii to allow the stems to fully contact the soil and grow roots faster.

In a cool environment , avoid sunlight to prevent water from evaporating too quickly. And in the later management process, spray water mist every week to keep the soil moist.