How to prune the branches of Tigerthorn

Pruning time of Euphorbia

It is best to prune Euphorbia milii in spring, from April to May, when the temperature is very stable and relatively warm, which causes less damage to the plants and is also conducive to the plants' later recovery.

How to prune the branches of Tigerthorn

1. Pay attention to pruning of Euphorbia milii from the seedling stage, and it should be done early rather than too late. Before the skeleton is formed, when the seedlings grow to about 10 cm, they can be pruned early. Pay attention to topping and cutting off the top part to promote the growth of side branches. When the side branches grow to a certain height, they can be topped again.

2. As the Euphorbia milii grows, 4-5 branches have grown. Now it is time to prune and shape them. Pull and tie the branches appropriately, and cut off the branches that affect the overall growth. For the plants that have already taken shape, you can prune them appropriately without doing too much processing.

3. Euphorbia milii can bloom. After the flowering is over, the branches should be properly pruned. First, cut off the branches that are too long, and also shorten some branches that grow unevenly. This can promote more flowers and is also beneficial for later growth.

4. After one or two years of cultivation, the original flowerpot can no longer accommodate growth and needs to be repotted. After taking the plant out, the aging roots should be properly trimmed, taking care not to damage the main roots.

5. After the Euphorbia milii grows many branches, they can be tied up. During the tying process, they can be made into a sphere, a flower screen, a flower basket or other shapes. The branches can be properly pulled, twisted, and tied to make them develop in a certain direction. Prune and perfect the shape. Prune away some branches that destroy the image of the plant, and perfect the shape of the Euphorbia milii through appropriate twisting and shaping.

Tips for pruning Euphorbia milii

Pay attention to pruning Euphorbia obesa from the seedling stage. When the seedling grows to about 10 cm, top it in time and cut off the top part to promote the growth of side branches. If 4-5 branches have grown, you can prune them into shape. Pull and tie the branches appropriately, and cut off the branches that affect the overall growth.

After flowering, cut off the branches that are too long, and also shorten the branches that grow unevenly. When repotting in spring, trim the aging roots appropriately.

Precautions for pruning Euphorbia

1. Tiger thorn bush contains trace amounts of toxins, so you need to wear gloves every time you prune it. You need to wash your hands immediately after pruning, and you also need to be careful of its thorns to avoid hurting yourself.

2. When pruning Euphorbia milii, it is also necessary to ensure that the plant maintains a beautiful shape. Pruning can be done in June and July, and the overgrown, overcrowded, and old branches can be trimmed off.

3. Tiger thorn bush usually blooms on the top branches. Proper pruning of branches can promote branching, which is beneficial to the flowering of the plant.