Euphorbias.. How do you cut them and grow them
By gigisimbre
@gigisimbre (272)
February 19, 2008 9:45am CST
I have two euphorbia's that i have been taking care of for two years already and this is the only time it bloomed. Finally! But it has grown up already. I wanted to cut it and plant the one i cut so i could have more of the euphorbia's. What do you suggest i do it?
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@coolseeds (3919)
• United States
1 Mar 08
There are many different species in the family of Euphorbia. An example is Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)which you wouldn't let dry for weeks.
It depends on the species but as a general rule follow what the botanically inclined son says. LOL
@gigisimbre (272)
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6 Mar 08
I know poinsettia and my euphorbias are not like those. Ill follow the one that the botanically inclined son has suggested. I heard it from someone who has been doing it too..
@Modestah (11179)
• United States
24 Feb 08
my son, the botanically inclined, says "cut your euphorbias using a sharp stainless steel knife after which, let the cut stems dry for a couple of weeks, thereby forming a callous. Now, you take that calloused stem and insert it into a pot of slightly damp silica sand like what sand blasters use. They should form roots within a couple of months."
I sure hope you find this answer to be helpful - hey, contact me in a few months and let me know.
thanks.
ciao.
this was fun.
@gigisimbre (272)
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25 Feb 08
hey thanks. I wont cut it for now because this is the first time i had them seen flowered, so ill have to enjoy it first :-)But i will follow what your botanically inclined son say and will let you know. thank you
