Euphorbia christi thorn

This plant is known as Euphorbia Christ’s thorn, an annual, flowering, perennial, evergreen succulent plant, characterized by the abundance of thorns on the stem. This plant has been proven to have a unique ability to combat pests, as it works as an effective pesticide. However, caution must be exercised because all its parts are toxic when ingested, and may cause skin irritation. It is also recommended to wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.

Reasons for naming Euphorbia the (Christ’s thorn) plant

The specifications of this plant are that it is an evergreen plant that blooms abundantly throughout the summer and bears many sharp, thin, long thorns and is characterized by its many thorns, hence its Arabic name Crown of Thorns or Wreath of Thorns or Christ’s Thorn, confirming that the abundance of thorns does not prevent the beauty of this plant.

Features of Euphorbia

Features of Euphorbia First, it is an extremely beautiful plant and is also famous in Egypt. It reaches a length of more than a meter and has beautiful green oval leaves. It is used to decorate balconies and windows and can withstand heat and sunlight.

Euphorbia is an easy-to-care-for plant, as it needs an area with high lighting so that it can receive light sunlight, as flowering indoor plants generally need more lighting and sunlight than non-flowering indoor plants. It also lives in moderate temperatures from 18 to 24 degrees Celsius, and can withstand cold temperatures in winter up to 10 degrees. The soil must be light and well-drained, as this plant is quickly affected by excess water and poor drainage, so you will find it quickly dropping its leaves and flowers, noting that the euphorbia plant tolerates drought, so it is preferable to water it well, then wait until the soil dries completely, then water again. Euphorbia should be fertilized with liquid NPK fertilizer throughout the growth period at a rate of once a month to get denser flowers and more beauty from the plant. Finally, it is preferable to plant euphorbia in a medium, shallow basin, as euphorbia does not have a large root system, which gives it more beauty.

 Characteristics

The pen plant or mother of milk is a succulent plant that grows naturally in Madagascar and southeastern Africa, where it sometimes forms a large tree that reaches a height of 10 to 15 meters. The plant has many branches and a wonderful shape, and reaches a height of 4 meters. The stem is cylindrical, pale green in color, and its diameter reaches about 8 mm, like pencils.

The branched stem of the plant gives a rounded shape to a giant shrub. The bark turns gray after it is fully grown, and sometimes shows unsatisfactory swellings and black bundles. The leaves are ribbon-like, short-lived, and leave scars on the stem after they fall, giving it a distinctive appearance. In the fall, clusters of very small yellow flowers appear without having a striking effect. The fruits are split, consisting of three parts, 12 mm wide, and open while still attached to the plant. The seeds and stem cuttings are used to propagate the plant. The cuttings must be dipped in water to release the juice, and then left to dry for several days before planting. Any scratch on the plant causes a milky sap to flow, causing blisters on the skin. It is a toxic substance if ingested by humans. At the same time, it has medicinal uses. The plant should not be planted near ornamental ponds because it is toxic to fish. The milk sap tolerates salinity to some extent, drought, and surprisingly, this plant also tolerates poor drainage conditions better than any other succulent plant.

To obtain strong plants, watering should be reduced in the fall and stopped completely in the winter. The plant gives a distinctive appearance if planted between boulders in rock gardens or in groups on the sides of roads, where it can tolerate direct sunlight.

Warnings about the Euphorbia plant

It is propagated by terminal cuttings by cutting the branches and planting them in the soil at the beginning of the growing months of spring and summer. It warned against breaking one of its branches, as it releases a milky liquid that is toxic to the skin, so caution should be exercised and it should not be drunk or swallowed with the mouth.

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