The Cultivation and Maintenance Methods of Euphorbia linguli
Today's experience sharing: the experience of cultivating Euphorbia linguli among other flowers, the cultivation and maintenance methods of Euphorbia linguli, let's take a look together!
Euphorbia linguli prefers a warm environment, requires ample sunlight, and is suitable for well-drained sandy loam soil. It is drought-resistant, not cold-resistant, but can tolerate semi-shade, making it suitable for home potted ornamental use. It has beautiful green leaves, both stems and leaves are fleshy, with an elegant shape, resembling the kylin from ancient Chinese legends, hence the name Euphorbia linguli. As kylin is traditionally believed in China to ward off evil spirits, some people also think that Euphorbia linguli can drive away evil spirits from homes. However, there is no evidence for this. Nevertheless, considering the auspicious sign that people in China like, coupled with the fact that Euphorbia linguli is one of the most primitive cacti, it has a certain charm! But it still depends on personal preference!
The fleshy变态茎 of Euphorbia linguli is irregularly shaped like a palmate fan, green when young and brownish-yellow and woody when old, with dense fleshy leaves at the top and edges of the变态茎. At the first China Flower Expo, the Euphorbia linguli exhibited by Guangxi won the Excellent Work Award and was selected for long-term cultivation in Zhongnanhai as one of the precious flowers.
Euphorbia linguli is one of the most primitive groups of cacti. It has the function of absorbing formaldehyde and benzene-like substances. Euphorbia linguli enjoys ample sunlight but can also tolerate semi-shade, and it will not die slightly from drought, making it suitable for home potted ornamental use. Euphorbia linguli is usually propagated by cutting, which can be done between April and October. The cutting time should be chosen on a sunny morning. After cutting, the cuttings are planted in a sand bed (pot). After planting, they should be placed in a shaded area for maintenance. Keep it moist but avoid waterlogging, as waterlogging can rot the cuttings. Once roots have emerged, it can be transplanted.
Euphorbia linguli prefers well-drained and ventilated soil. After planting in a pot, water to settle the roots. Then, depending on the actual situation, water every two to three days, with a slightly lesser amount of water compared to general broad-leafed flowers, but slightly more than leafless cacti. Features of the plant: absorbs computer radiation, protects eye health (if you spend a lot of time with computers every day, you must be careful of the damage caused by radiation to the body). Releases oxygen at night, absorbs carbon dioxide exhaled by humans, helping to improve sleep quality (this is a unique feature of cacti plants; because its metabolism at night is completely opposite to that of other green plants, it is one of the few plants that release oxygen both day and night). Absorbs dust, purifies the air. Characteristics of the plant: very easy to cultivate, a desert plant that enjoys ample sunlight, with appropriate shading in midsummer; does not require daily meticulous care, just water once a month.
It can mainly be used for decoration in living rooms, halls, hotels, bookstores, meetings, and receptions.
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