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Euphorbia trigona recovery
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Posted by Vetivert8 NI-NZ zone 9a (My Page) on Sun, Feb 15, 04 at 2:24
| I have inherited a rather dry specimen this Euphorbia. It has a miserable root ball. Also, it has developed a corky covering over at least two-thirds of its trunk and branches. Since being watered this has developed vertical cracks and I'm hopeful that it will resume growing. (It's presently resting in a dry place.)
Does anyone know if this succulent would respond favourably to either/or a sugar solution/a vitamin B1 drench to heal the roots and promote growth? |
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RE: Euphorbia trigona recovery
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Hi,
I'd just give it time really. A sugar solution may promote mould/fungus, but the vitamins couldn't hurt. All my Euphorbias have the corking down the bottom, and it doesn't seem to matter (with mine) how well they've been treated in the past or by me, it's just a natural thing. The vertical cracks in the corking will be from the new and improved watering of course, the stretch cracking the skin. It shouldn't stop growth but I'd stll take care with the watering after it being so dry for so long, and perhaps dust those cracks with anti-fungal just in case.
Give it time, it'll get there!
Lis :) |
RE: Euphorbia trigona recovery
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| Thank you, Lis. Cheery news indeed. I'm giving it the best light I can - which means next to the north-facing window - staring at the constant rain! Anti-fungal? Baycor, perhaps? Or are the Euphorbias as touchy as Crassula? |
RE: Euphorbia trigona recovery
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| This plant, also known as the African Milk Tree, really loves alot of sunlight. It would be perfectly ok to put it out in a location that gives it plenty of summer sun. Just remember to give a good watering once a week, after all it isn't really a cactus and needs a regular watering. And remember, this plant has no real growth restrictions, it truly can reach the size of a tree if given limitless soil and feeding. I've seen six foot specimens in 9" pots, so be carefull or you'll have a giant needle-covered monster on your hands in no time. |
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