What to do if the cuttings of Euphorbia milii rot

Why is it easy for cuttings of Euphorbia milii to rot?

Why is it that Euphorbia obesa is prone to rot when it is grafted?

In fact, this is because the Euphorbia lathyris has a fleshy stem, and the stem is relatively thick. When it is used for cuttings, it needs to be cut. The incision is very sensitive to the moisture of the soil. If the soil is relatively moist, the Euphorbia lathyris will be more likely to rot during cuttings. However, if the soil is relatively dry, the branches will appear shriveled and weak, which may cause the branches that have already been cut to rot.

So, how can we prevent the Euphorbia milii from rotting during cuttings?

Cutting of Euphorbia obesa - Upside down cutting

The inverted insertion method can be used to prevent the cuttings of Euphorbia obesa from rotting.

Cut the cuttings of Euphorbia obesa, the length of the cuttings should be between 10cm and 15cm. Insert the cut cuttings into the soil upside down, about 6-8 cm into the soil. Because the cuttings of Euphorbia obesa are inserted into the soil upside down, the cut will be exposed outside. Generally, they will take root in 20 days and can be managed normally thereafter.

Please note that because the cut is facing upwards, do not spray the wound when watering, but there is no need to control the water. When cutting, you can directly plant it into the soil, and there is no need to dry it when cutting. After cuttings, the old cuttings can wither naturally and new cuttings can replace their growth.