Hello,
First, someone let me know if jumping into Euphorbia's on the CactiForum is not Kosher . I'd think there must be a succulent forum.
In any case: Just got back from Grandma's house where I pilfered a multi-branched, tall (roughly 4 feet), skinny columned, green Euphorbia. I'm not quite photo ready yet, but will be shortly.
I took a bunch of cuttings. Some towards the tips, some closer to the main stem/stock, some new growth, some older growth. They all bleed the euphorbia white sap.
I'd like to know the best way to propogate. I've cleaned off the sap and I am currently letting them dry indoors. How much callusing is required? Should they be planted in partial shade/sun? Any time estimates on letting them dry?
Thanks
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Hi there,
What's done is done.
You need to take the cuttings from new growth, preferable close to the joints and in the active growth period - you have better chances. To stop the latex flowing just pour a bit of warm water or put some pepper powder.
BE AWARE OF THE EXTREMELY TOXIC LATEX - AVOID CONTACT WITH YOUR EYES OR SKIN.
Keep the cuttings in a dry and warm place for 7 - 10 days and pot them in a free draining mixture of gritty sand and peat. Avoid direct sunlight for a while. If you are confident that the plant will take off and shows clear signs of new growth you can place it gradually in a sunny position.
That's generally - best way to do it may vary from species to species (and there are quite a lot of Euphorbias, some easier some harder to grow).
Eduart
What's done is done.
You need to take the cuttings from new growth, preferable close to the joints and in the active growth period - you have better chances. To stop the latex flowing just pour a bit of warm water or put some pepper powder.
BE AWARE OF THE EXTREMELY TOXIC LATEX - AVOID CONTACT WITH YOUR EYES OR SKIN.
Keep the cuttings in a dry and warm place for 7 - 10 days and pot them in a free draining mixture of gritty sand and peat. Avoid direct sunlight for a while. If you are confident that the plant will take off and shows clear signs of new growth you can place it gradually in a sunny position.
That's generally - best way to do it may vary from species to species (and there are quite a lot of Euphorbias, some easier some harder to grow).
Eduart