How to grow Euphorbia milii to make it more vigorous?

Euphorbia milii is known for its beautiful flowers, which bloom year-round. However, care should be taken when maintaining it as it is not resistant to low temperatures. Once the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius, Euphorbia milii will gradually enter a dormant state. If the temperature drops further to 5 degrees Celsius, its leaves will start to turn yellow and fall off in large numbers. So how can we grow Euphorbia milii to make it grow more vigorously?

1. Lighting conditions

Euphorbia milii has extremely high requirements for light. Adequate sunlight can make its flowers brightly colored, its stems compact, and its leaves emerald green. At home, it is recommended to place it on a south-facing balcony for optimal light exposure. When there is insufficient light, the color of the flowers will become lighter, the nodes will grow too long, and the leaves will lose their luster and become unsightly.

2. Water requirements

The stems of Euphorbia milii are thick and can store water and nutrients, so they are very drought-resistant. When watering, wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering thoroughly. If you are unsure when to water, insert a bamboo stick into the pot and wait for it to dry before watering.

3. Soil requirements

The root system of Euphorbia milii is underdeveloped and requires loose, breathable soil. During maintenance, river sand can be added to the original soil, or mixed with leaf mold and river sand and cinders to ensure that the soil has good water permeability.

4. Fertilization management

Euphorbia milii can bloom all year round, so it needs regular fertilization. Sprinkle multi-element compound fertilizer in the potting soil for a long time, and apply potassium diammonium phosphate 1-2 times a month, diluted at a ratio of 1:1000, to promote its continuous germination and flowering.

5. Notes

There are different varieties of Euphorbia milii, including the small Euphorbia milii, which blooms frequently, and the large Euphorbia milii, which has larger plants and a shorter flowering period. The small-flowered tiger thorn can bloom continuously throughout the year, but if the large-flowered tiger thorn is not properly maintained, it may only bloom once a year.

In short, as long as you master these maintenance points, the maintenance of Euphorbia milii will become easy and simple, and it will be able to achieve a year-round flowering cycle.