The cultivation method of Euphorbia splendens
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Euphorbia splendens, also known as金刚纂 (King Kong bush), 铁 crabapple (Iron crabapple), 霸王鞭 (Barbarian whip), etc., belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, Euphorbia genus, deciduous shrubs, native to cold regions. It is cultivated in the open field in provinces such as Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan in China, and is often used as a potted plant for display in North and East China.
The stems of Euphorbia splendens are densely covered with brown hard spines, the leaves are alternate, broadly lanceolate, and there are few leaves, all of which grow on new branches. The flower peduncles are long and prominent, arranged in pairs, the flowers are small, without petals, the red kidney-shaped part is the bracts, which are often mistaken for petals due to their bright red color. The flowering period is long, from March to December, but the best time for flowering is in autumn, as its flower shape resembles plum blossoms and has hard spines on the stem, it is known as "Tiger Thorn Plum."
Euphorbia splendens prefers a moderate climate and sunlight, is drought-resistant, and propagation is best done by cutting. From May to June, cut 8 to 10 centimeters of cuttings from the top of the mother plant's branches, wipe off the white sap that oozes from the cut surface, dip in wood ash, and let it sit for 3 to 4 days to dry the wound before inserting it into clean sand. After planting, water less to keep the potting soil semi-dry, and it will root in about a month. The following autumn, transplant it into a flower pot, and water it moderately, only watering when it is dry, otherwise it will rot the roots.
In the summer, maintaining a room temperature of around 10°C will allow it to survive the winter safely. Euphorbia splendens grows slowly, with new branches growing only 10 to 15 centimeters of new shoots each year. It has a long lifespan, and potted plants can live for decades. Due to its slow growth, it can be used to create various shapes of bonsai. Its flowers are dazzling under sunlight, making it a good indoor decorative potted plant.
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