How to care for Euphorbia lathyris
Let me tell you about how to care for Euphorbia lathyris and introduce some knowledge about the proper maintenance methods for this plant, with the following details:
Euphorbia lathyris is a succulent plant. Due to its horizontal growth, it has a unique shape, resembling an open fan with a ridged surface. The entire plant looks like the auspicious beast Qilin from ancient Chinese mythology, and under the illumination of light, the ridged surface reflects a golden glow, hence the name "Golden Qilin Flower." How should one properly cultivate the succulent Euphorbia lathyris? Let's explore this together from three aspects: soil selection, watering and fertilizing management, and temperature and lighting.
1. Soil Selection
Euphorbia lathyris prefers loose, breathable, and well-draining neutral soil. For home cultivation, you can mix pond mud (river mud) with a small amount of coal slag in a 1:1 ratio.
2. Watering and Fertilizing Management
Euphorbia lathyris is drought-tolerant and afraid of moisture, so watering should not be excessive. Water the plant only when the potting soil is completely dry and white. In spring, summer, and autumn, which are the growing seasons, water every 2-4 days. In winter, reduce watering to once every 10 days. Euphorbia lathyris does not like fertilizer, so fertilizing should not be excessive or too concentrated. During its growing season (April to October), apply a dilute fertilizer once a month. After October, as the temperature gradually drops, fertilizing should be stopped.
3. Temperature Environment
Euphorbia lathyris is sensitive to cold and cannot tolerate freezing temperatures. The most suitable temperature range is 15-20°C. Therefore, it needs to be moved to a warm indoor area when the first cold wave arrives. If the temperature drops below 7°C in winter, it may cause large-scale leaf drop, so measures such as moving it next to a radiator or under an air conditioner's warm airflow should be taken. Euphorbia lathyris enjoys sunlight, and can be exposed to full sunlight in spring and autumn, with 8 hours being ideal. During the hot summer sun, it is important to provide shade. In winter, if sunlight is insufficient, artificial lighting can be provided.
The comprehensive knowledge about how to care for Euphorbia lathyris and the proper maintenance methods introduced above, I hope it can be of help to you.