Milky liquid?

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baNINAsplitt
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Milky liquid?

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Hi! An accident happened with my new cactus/succulent :( A flower vase fell on it and milky white stuff started coming out. Would you know what the milky white stuff is? and what do I do with my plant now?

Thanks so much in advance!
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ElieEstephane
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Re: Milky liquid?

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When injured, euphorbias secrete their milky sapnwhich is irritant. Don't let it come into contact with your skin or eyes
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ElieEstephane wrote:When injured, euphorbias secrete their milky sapnwhich is irritant. Don't let it come into contact with your skin or eyes
Thank you so much! Should I remove the stems that were broken?
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Euphorbias are very poisonous, and often emit a latex sap to repair any wounds. A reason i dont grow them.
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stefan m. wrote:Euphorbias are very poisonous, and often emit a latex sap to repair any wounds. A reason i dont grow them.
thank you so much!
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Just please avoid messing with the euphorbia any further. it will fix itself.
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stefan m. wrote:Just please avoid messing with the euphorbia any further. it will fix itself.
got it! thank you so so much :)
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