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Posted by
ayotte Washington Z6- (
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Sun, Dec 16, 12 at 16:12
I brought a couple of pieces of this plant home hoping I can start it somehow. It weeps a milky, sticky substance from it's cut end. What is it's name and can I start it in water OR soil?
Louise |
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RE: Need name and start instructions...
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| Euphorbia myrsinites. Will root from cuttings quite readily in a sandy compost mix. |
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- Posted by ayotte Washington Z6- (My Page) on
Sun, Dec 16, 12 at 16:49
| do I strip some leaves off to make a "stem"? Use rooting compound? water? |
RE: Need name and start instructions...
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| Be careful of the 'sap' as it can be an irritant to skin. The pieces you have will make multiple cuttings if needed. Cut each piece about 2-3" long, strip a few leaves from bottom, let sap dry up first, and the insert into compost of 1 part compost to 3 parts sand. Water in, no hormone powder needed. Place clear plastic bag over pot, and place in windowsill away from frosts. |
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- Posted by ayotte Washington Z6- (My Page) on
Sun, Dec 16, 12 at 17:22
| Ok, in addition I have found out this is a noxious weed and the sap will make you break out and get red itch skin! |
RE: Need name and start instructions...
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| BTW 'compost' is what we (Thedecoguy and I) say where you would say 'mix' or 'medium'. It doesn't mean compost from your compost heap. |
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