How to care for a milk tree?

 WHAT IS A MILK TREE?  *

 It is a spiny Euphorbia species with green leaves resembling a cactus.  It is a decorative plant that has been used indoors and outdoors in recent years

 The branches of the Euphorbia trigona or milk tree plant have three corners.  The name Euphorbia 'trigona' is given because it has three corne

 MILK TREE CA

 Green leaves are formed on milk tree branches in spring.  Unfortunately, it sheds its leaves due to the change of ambient temperature in winter and when it is dehydrated.  It develops by throwing branches from many parts of a single long trunk.  The body structure has an angular appearance.  It has no thorns.  But it has leaves that resemble a snake tongue

 The milk tree is not a plant that enjoys winter.  In cold weather, the plant stops its growth and enters a sleep process.  In summer, since he likes heat and sun, the need for sun should be met during the day, especially if it is looked indoors.  The sun has a great effect on the development of the plant.

Milk tree should be watered during the summer as the soil dries out. In winter, the irrigation requirement will be less, so you can extend the irrigation period a little longer.

 DOES A MILK TREE GROW FLOWERS? *

 The milk tree does not bloom, but if it is well cared for, its form becomes more beautiful as it grows.

 HOW IS MILK TREE REPRODUCED? *

 To propagate the milk tree, you can use the new shoots emerging from the trunk at the end of spring as cuttings. You can plant it in the soil after waiting in the shade for a day so that the steel can cover the cut wound. You can use cocopeat, perlite mixture as soil.

 HOW SHOULD THE SOIL AND SQUARE BE? *

 The most suitable soil for the milk tree (Euphorbia trigona) plant may be an organic soil with plenty of peat and perlite mixture.

 Pots with a size and depth suitable for the size of the plant should be preferred as pots. As the plant grows, it should be gradually grown in pots. Care should be taken to have more than one air hole in the bottom of the pot. Otherwise, if drainage is not provided, unfortunately the roots rot and cause plant death.

 Since the plant develops by giving many branches from a single stem, it must be tied to a support rod in the flowerpot. Otherwise, you may encounter adverse situations such as the pot tipping over as it develops.

 DOES THE MILK TREE RISE? *

 Since the milk tree develops very quickly, by pruning and planting the pruned parts back into the soil, you both relax the plant and get new roots. The milk of the plant will flow from where you cut it. You should definitely take care to avoid contact with milk. May cause danger, especially if splashed into eyes. You must see a doctor. Therefore, take measures to protect yourself while performing these procedures.

 To stop the milk flowing from the cut branch, hold it in cold water and wipe it with a cloth.