“Snow peaks” in your home - what is euphorbia bordered? Plant Description and Care

Euphorbia fringed is an annual plant beloved by many flower growers because of its decorative unusual appearance. A wide white strip borders its leaves, the effect of snowy peaks is created.

Although this amazing flower is unpretentious to the conditions of detention, you still need to know the rules for caring for it.

Next, you will learn about the planting of this flower. What are the ways of reproduction. What diseases and pests should be feared. As well as how it looks in the photo.

Botanical Description

Euphorbia fringed (Euphorbia marginata) is an annual herbaceous plant from the Euphorbia family. Natural habitat - landscape areas of the mountain slopes of North America.

Its erect, densely leafy stems reach a height of 60-80 cm. The leaves of the plant are oval in shape, light green in color. When the euphorbia blooms, a broad border of white color forms on its upper leaves. Thanks to such leaves and large white bracts, the plant looks very festive and decorative. Although the flowers themselves are quite small and nondescript.

A large flowering bush of fringed milkweed looks like a big snowball or a bride in a magnificent robe. Because of this, the plant is also called the "bride", "mountain snow", "early snow", "snow peak". Flowering lasts from June until the first frost.

Photo

And so the flower "Snow Peaks" looks in the photo:

Care Rules

• Temperature.

  The optimum temperature for plant growth is 22-25 ° C. But since euphorbia is succulent, it easily tolerates higher temperatures. In the winter months, euphorbia is at rest at a temperature of about 14 ° C (but not lower than 10-12 ° C).

• Watering.

  In spring and summer, you need to water the flower in moderation, the soil should have time to dry before the next watering, but should not be excessively dry. In the winter months, with a decrease in temperature, watering is reduced (no more than 1 time in 2 weeks).

  Tip. The euphorbia gear is steady against dry air, does not need spraying. But for hygienic purposes, so that dust does not accumulate, it can occasionally be sprayed from the spray gun.
• Lighting.

  This succulent is very fond of light, but in summer and spring it should be accustomed to the bright sunshine gradually so that there are no burns. Euphorbia feels best on window sills of windows of the south and south-east direction. In winter, the flower may need additional illumination with LED or fluorescent lamps.

• Pruning.

  You can cut the succulent only after the flowering period ends. You need to trim the shoots by 10-15 cm, so that the plant has a beautiful shape and does not waste energy on extra side branches.

• Fertilizer.

  Euphorbia needs to be fed during periods of growth and flowering with special fertilizers for cacti or succulents, top dressing is done every 2 weeks. In winter, top dressing is not needed, because the plant is at rest.

  You should not use nitrogenous fertilizers for top dressing, because from them cracks can form on the stalks of milkweed.

• Pot selection.

  For this species, you need a deep pot with fairly thick walls. When transplanting, you need to take the pot 2-3 cm wider than the previous one.

Breeding

At home, euphorbia multiplies in 3 ways:

1. seeds;
2. cuttings;
3. division of the bush.

The soil for propagation of the flower should consist of the following components in equal proportions:

• sand;
• sheet earth;
• peat.

Cuttings

Pros:

• Easy and fast.
• It can be propagated in this way at any time of the year.

Cons: Special care is needed, since milkweed juice is very toxic.

Step-by-step scheme:

1. nip off the leaf with the handle;
2. drain the milky juice;
3. then the slice should be treated with a stimulant;
4. plant the cuttings in moist soil;
5. cover with a transparent film or cap.

Seeds

Advantages of growing “early snow” from seeds: you can get several plants at once.

Minuses:

• You can use only fresh seeds.
• Not a very fast way and requires some effort.

Step-by-step scheme:

1. Milkweed seeds are rounded, about 2 mm in diameter, so they need to be carefully sprinkled with the same thin layer of soil.
2. Moisten the substrate thoroughly.
3. Cover with a glass cap.

Dividing the bush

Pros: easy and fast.

Cons: separation of the bush can be carried out only when the plant is not blooming and is at rest (winter months and early spring).

Step-by-step scheme:

1. Get an adult plant from the pot.
2. Split the rhizome into several parts.
3. Inspect carefully planting material for rotting sites. Remove unhealthy parts.
4. The plant is taken out of the pot and the rhizome is divided into several parts.
5. Ready-made pieces to plant in separate pots.

Diseases and Pests

Improper care can lead to diseases of the flower and the loss of its decorative appearance.

1. The reason for yellowing and falling of leaves, rotting of stems and roots is improper watering, lack of light, temperature differences, drafts and lack of nutrients.
2. Black or brown spots on the plant indicate the presence of a fungal disease.

The following parasites often attack the euphorbia serratus:

• Mealybug - white plaque forms on the leaves and shoots.
• Shield - round spots of orange, white or brown color are visible on the plant.
• Thrips - live in soil and foliage, leaving streaks of silver and pale yellow.
• Aphid - lives in colonies, feeds on plant juices, affects all its parts.
• Spider mite - the presence of this parasite can be determined by the white coating on the underside of the leaf plates and the thin cobweb surrounding the entire plant.
• Root worm - it can be detected only during transplantation.

Useful video

From the video you will find out where to plant and how to care for Milkweed bordered:

Conclusion

This unusually beautiful and unpretentious plant does not require particularly complex care. Growing and propagating it is quite simple. But when working with a plant, it is important to remember that its juice is very toxic, it must not be allowed to get on bare skin and mucous membranes. It should also be kept away from children and pets.

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