What is the Feng Shui function of the Euphorbia milii?
The editor will tell you about the Feng Shui function of the Euphorbia milii and some small knowledge of caring for tall and thin green plants. Keep reading!
Have the flower friends who grow green vines, Chinese roses, and bougainvillea... experienced some aesthetic fatigue? In fact, in addition to these common flowers, there are some rare but long-blooming and easy-to-care-for plants in nature. Today, Mu Chun introduces a rare variety that blooms all year round and is said to attract wealth and ward off evil spirits—the Euphorbia milii.
Although not many people cultivate Euphorbia milii, it is very distinctive. Euphorbia milii is a succulent plant in the Euphorbiaceae family, also known as the iron海棠. It grows 30-90 cm tall, is native to the African region, has conical spines on its branches that are sharp and hard, and has two opposite petals per flower, small and delicate, with the flower color mainly bright red, also pink and light yellow.
Euphorbia milii prefers a warm, dry, and sunny environment, is slightly shade-tolerant, heat-tolerant, not afraid of sun exposure, drought-resistant, afraid of long-term moist potting soil, and afraid of cold. During the flowering period, the tiny flowers are adorned among the green leaves, while the conical spines on the branches show a ferocious appearance, revealing a wild beauty under the gentle exterior, which is why it has become a favorite of many flower friends.
Euphorbia milii is suitable for planting on balconies and courtyards, bringing vitality to the owner. From the perspective of Feng Shui, it has the function of prospering wealth and warding off evil spirits. The above is the Feng Shui meaning of Euphorbia milii, but it should also be noted that the entire plant of Euphorbia milii is toxic, so be careful during maintenance. How to plant it?
What is the Feng Shui function of the Euphorbia milii?
Soil mixing: Sandy soil is preferable. You can mix loam soil, garden soil, and coarse sand in a ratio of 4:2:4, or use peat soil, coarse coconut bran, and perlite in a ratio of 4:3:3.
Temperature: The suitable growth temperature is 15-35°C, the overwintering temperature should not be lower than 10°C, and temperatures below 5°C may cause frost damage. Maintaining a temperature above 15°C allows Euphorbia milii to continue growing and flowering.
Watering: Euphorbia milii has a strong water storage capacity in its stem, so it doesn't require frequent watering. The soil should be kept slightly moist. Once the soil is completely dry, water thoroughly, and do not wait until the soil has been dry for several days before watering. Avoid keeping the potting soil moist for a long time to prevent root rot. Mu Chun grows Euphorbia milii in smart pots, which automatically monitor soil moisture and water the plant, resulting in beautiful blooming flowers.
Light: Euphorbia milii is native to the tropics and therefore loves the sun, not fearing intense sunlight and blooming beautifully. The more sunlight it gets, the brighter the flower color; if there is insufficient sunlight, the flowers will look dull and lackluster, and insufficient sunlight can affect the quantity and color of the flowers.
Pruning: Regular pruning is required during the maintenance of Euphorbia milii, removing weak, withered, and overly dense branches. Proper pruning can promote branching and increase the number of flowers.
Fertilizing: When the environmental temperature is between 20-30°C, supplement with water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks. If you want brighter flowers, you can add potassium dihydrogen phosphate, which will bring unexpected surprises!
Pest and disease control: Euphorbia milii rarely suffers from pests and diseases. If the Euphorbia milii indoors is not well ventilated, combined with a high temperature and dry environment, it is prone to red spider mites. In this case, you can cut off the leaves severely affected by pests, improve ventilation, and spray water on the back of the leaves to reduce pests and diseases.
Euphorbia milii not only has sharp spines but also blooms beautiful small flowers, full of wild charm and gentle beauty, harmonious and non-conflicting. The more you understand it, the more you will like it. Start taking good care of it now, and you can enjoy the blooming flowers even in winter. If you find this useful, follow me, and Mu Chun will bring more planting tips to flower friends.
The above sharing of the Feng Shui function of Euphorbia milii and the related explanation of tall and thin green plants hope to bring a little help to your life!