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Euphorbia splendens is a vine-like thorny plant of the Euphorbiaceae family. Its scientific name is Euphorbia splendens or E. milii. It is native to Madagascar. It is a popular indoor plant and is planted in gardens in tropical areas. It blooms in all seasons, with peak blooming in winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The stems are slightly climbing and branched, up to more than 2 meters long. There are gray thick thorns on the stems, the leaves are oval, and the old leaves fall off. The flowers are small and formed in small clusters in pairs, and each cluster is gathered into a bifurcated cyme. There are two light red bracts on the outside and the flowers are small. The bracts range from yellow to deep red. Also known as Christ thorn, tiger thorn, unicorn flower, and tiger thorn.

Chinese name: Tiger Thorns

Foreign name: crown of thorns

Also known as: Iron Begonia, Qilin Thorn, Qilin Flower

Binary name: Euphorbia splendens

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Angiosperm

Class: Dicotyledon

Order: Astergos

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Genus: Euphorbia

Distribution area: Native to Madagascar Island in Africa

< p>Latin scientific name: Euphorbia milii

Euphorbia milii, also known as Iron Begonia, is native to the African island of Madagascar. It likes a warm, humid and sunny environment. High temperature resistance, not cold resistance. Loose, well-drained leaf mold soil is best. The temperature in winter is not lower than 12℃.

Mainly propagated by cuttings. Cuttings can be taken during the entire growth period, but the best time to do it is from May to June, as the survival rate is high. Select the mature branches from the previous year and cut them into 6-10 cm sections, preferably the top branches. If there is white latex flowing out from the cut, wash it with warm water and dry it before inserting it into the sand bed. Keep it slightly dry and it will take about 30 days to take root.

Potted plants should be repotted every spring and should not be watered too much. Sufficient water is needed during the summer and autumn growth periods, and fertilization is required once a month. When the temperature is low in winter, the leaves fall off and enter the dormant period. The pot soil should be kept dry. During the flowering period from March to December, the flowers can bloom continuously if the soil moisture is kept moderate. If the room temperature is above 15°C in winter, the flowers can continue to bloom. When the plant grows too crowded and dense, the entire plant can be pruned before new leaves sprout in spring.

Tiger thorn plum has a special nature and grows slowly, only about 10 centimeters per year. However, it has a long lifespan, and a potted plant can live for more than 30 years. It has a long flowering period and can bloom all year round if the light temperature is appropriate.

Tiger thorn plum branches are not easy to branch. They will grow very long, have few flowers, and have a messy posture, which affects the viewing. Therefore, they must be pruned in time every year, and the tips must be picked, etc., so that they can produce more new branches and bloom more than ordinary branches. After plucking the tip, two new branches can grow.

Tiger thorn root has well-developed roots, grows vigorously, can travel far, but has not many root hairs.

Tiger thorn plum likes warmth and is not cold-tolerant. It grows best at around 22°C during the day and around 15°C at night. It can bloom all year round when it is kept at 15°C to 20°C in the greenhouse, and can be kept at 10°C. The fallen leaves will enter a semi-dormant state, and new leaves will appear in the next spring and continue to bloom.

Tiger thorn plum loves light. The more sunlight there is before flowering, the more colorful and dazzling the flowers will be. If the flowers are not withered for a long time, the flowers will be dim. If it is placed in the shade for a long time, it will not bloom. Also pay attention to maintaining air circulation.

Tiger thorn plum can be used as base fertilizer with cultivated soil and hoof horns. Fertilizer should be applied every half month during the growth period. Fertilization should be stopped after the beginning of autumn. Avoid using fertilizers containing grease to prevent root rot.

Tiger thorn plum is drought-tolerant and needs to be watered in spring and autumn to see dry and wet conditions. Watering can be done once a day in summer to prevent waterlogging during the rainy season. In winter, watering should not be done if it is dry. The pot should not be kept wet for a long time. Water should also be controlled during the flowering period. Excessive water can easily cause flowers to fall and roots to rot.

In late spring and early summer, from May to July, it is easiest to survive by cutting the tiger thorn plum. Select a thick branch, about 10 cm to 15 cm long, dry the white pulp flowing out from the incision, and apply Use plant ash and dry it in a cool place for 2 to 3 days. Let the wound dry before inserting it into plain sand. Water it thoroughly. Water less in the future. Wait until the pot soil is slightly dry before watering again. It will take about 50 to 60 days. Can take root.

Propagation by cuttings is very easy and can be done throughout the growing season.

Choose loose, well-drained leaf mold soil as the culture soil, and change the pot every spring. The growing seasons of summer and autumn require sufficient water and should be watered in time. If the temperature is kept above 15℃ in winter and spring, it can bloom continuously.

If it is placed in a shaded place for a long time, it will not bloom. When the branches are too crowded and dense, they can be pruned and shaped before new leaves sprout in spring.

Habits

Likes a warm, humid and sunny environment. Slightly shade tolerant, high temperature tolerant, relatively drought tolerant, not cold tolerant. Loose, well-drained leaf mold soil is best. If the temperature is low in winter, there will be short-term dormancy.