Should I use a large or small pot for Euphorbia milii?

Should I use a large or small pot for Euphorbia milii?

When planting Euphorbia milii, you can decide based on the number of plants and the plant shape. Generally, if the number of plants planted is large and the plant shape is large, you can use a large pot for maintenance. Using a small pot cannot provide the normal growth space for Euphorbia milii.

Growing environment: Euphorbia milii prefers a warm, humid and sunny environment. Generally, the best temperature for its growth is around 15 degrees. It has a certain degree of drought resistance and does not require frequent watering.

Repotting time: When the Euphorbia milii plant grows larger, it can be repotted, usually once every three years. March and April in spring are the most appropriate times for repotting. During this period, the Euphorbia milii will grow vigorously and will adapt well to the pot.

Should I use a deep or shallow pot for Euphorbia milii?

It is more suitable to use a deep pot to care for Euphorbia milii, because it grows relatively fast and has a well-developed root system. A shallow pot cannot meet the normal growth requirements of the root system, and poor root growth will affect the growth of the plant.

Euphorbia milii is not very demanding on the material of the flower pot. Generally, when planting, you can use a clay pot or pottery pot with good air permeability. If you want it to be more beautiful, you can use a clay pot and then cover it with a beautiful porcelain pot.

How to repot Euphorbia pilosa

1. Remove from the basin

The water of Euphorbia milii needs to be controlled before removing it from the pot. Then, after removing it from the pot, the old soil on the Euphorbia milii needs to be cleaned up, the old roots should be trimmed off, and then soaked in disinfectant. After drying, it can be planted.

2. Put it in the basin

After removing the Euphorbia milii from the pot, it can be put into a pot. Generally, a mixture of garden soil and slag is more suitable for the new soil. A layer of broken tiles can be added to the bottom of the new pot. After planting, wait until the plant grows normally before watering it.