Perennial prickly milkweed
Perennial prickly milkweed
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תנאי משלוח
משלוח להרצליה ב2 ימי עסקים, לערים אחרות מלאו את שם העיר למטה, ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ התמונות באתר הן להמחשה בלבד
לבדיקת זמינות משלוח וזמן הגעה
כל מה שהצמח החדש שלך צריך 🌱
תיאור מלא של המוצר לחץ לתיאור
🌺 Blooms all year round - easy to grow! 🌺
Location
face
Lighted window, sill
lighting
Full sun
Minimum 4 hours directly
Irrigation
Little
Let dry completely!
Level of care
Very easy
Suffering from neglect
special
🌺 Blooms all year round!
In sufficient light
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Be careful when handling!
The plant contains an irritating milky resin that may irritate the skin and eyes. Work with gloves and avoid contact with the face. The thorns are sharp!
Growing conditions
☀️ Lighting
Full sun - essential for flowering! Minimum 4 hours of direct sun per day. Ideal - south or west window. Without enough light - will not bloom! Can also tolerate bright indirect light.
💧 Irrigation
Little - let the soil dry out completely! Water when the top 2-3 cm is completely dry. In winter - even less. Very drought-resistant! The fleshy stems store water like a cactus.
🌱 Earth
Excellent drainage! Mixture for cacti and succulents. Can be prepared: 1 part soil, 1 part perlite, 1 part coarse sand. Drainage is essential - does not tolerate standing water!
🌡️ Temperature
Loves heat! Ideal 18-32°C. Minimum 10-13°C. Does not tolerate frost at all! In winter - keep away from cold windows. Suitable for the whole house at room temperature.
💨 Humidity
Prefers dryness! Normal room humidity is excellent. No need for spraying or misting. The plant originates from tropical Madagascar but is adapted to dry conditions.
Common problems and solutions
🌸 No flowers
Lack of light! This is the most common reason. Move to a window with direct sunlight for at least 4 hours a day. Over-fertilization (nitrogen) can also prevent flowering.
🍂 Yellow leaves / Falling leaves
Overwatering! Let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Old leaves naturally fall off - new leaves grow at the edges.
🦠 Root rot
Standing water! Ensure excellent drainage, do not leave water in the bottom. Use soil for succulents. Reduce watering drastically.
🐛 Pests
Aphids, mites, thrips. Check under the leaves. Spray with potassium soap or neem oil. The plant is relatively resistant to pests.
Special advantages
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Blooms all year round!
💪
Very easy to grow
💧
Drought resistant
🔥
Suffering from neglect
🎨
Variety of bloom colors
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Unique succulent
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Long-lasting flowers
Expert tips
📖 About the name
The name "Crown of Thorns" comes from a legend that this plant was used to make the crown of thorns for Jesus. The plant was brought to the Middle East in BC and the stems are flexible enough to be used as a spear. The scientific name milii honors Baron Milius who brought the plant to France in 1821.
🎨 Colors and varieties
Flower colors: red (classic), pink, white, yellow, orange, and even bicolor!
Popular varieties:
• Pink Cadillac - bright pink
• Brush Fire - bright red
• Crème Supreme - Creamy-white
• Short and Sweet - petite and compact
• California Hybrids - Extra large flowers!
Popular varieties:
• Pink Cadillac - bright pink
• Brush Fire - bright red
• Crème Supreme - Creamy-white
• Short and Sweet - petite and compact
• California Hybrids - Extra large flowers!
✂️ Pruning and propagation
Pruning: Work with gloves! Prune to shape and encourage dense growth. Can be pruned in any season.
Reproduction from cuttings:
1. Cut off the tip of a 7-10 cm stem with gloves
2. Soak in cold water to stop the resin
3. Dry for 2-3 days until a callus forms.
4. Plant in slightly moist soil
5. Roots will develop within 5-8 weeks!
Reproduction from cuttings:
1. Cut off the tip of a 7-10 cm stem with gloves
2. Soak in cold water to stop the resin
3. Dry for 2-3 days until a callus forms.
4. Plant in slightly moist soil
5. Roots will develop within 5-8 weeks!
🪴 Fertilizing and replacing the pot
Fertilization: Diluted fertilizer for succulents every 2-3 weeks in spring-summer. Do not over-fertilize - this will prevent flowering!
Repotting: Every 2-3 years in spring. The plant prefers a dense pot - this encourages flowering! Repot only when absolutely necessary.
Repotting: Every 2-3 years in spring. The plant prefers a dense pot - this encourages flowering! Repot only when absolutely necessary.
📏 Size and appearance
Size: Indoors - up to 60-90 cm. Outdoors in a warm climate - up to 1.5-2 m!
Characteristics: Fleshy gray-brown stems with sharp spines. Green leaves at the ends of the stems - natural shedding of old leaves! The plant can look "icy" over time - this is normal. The "flowers" are actually colorful leaves (bracts) that surround tiny flowers.
Characteristics: Fleshy gray-brown stems with sharp spines. Green leaves at the ends of the stems - natural shedding of old leaves! The plant can look "icy" over time - this is normal. The "flowers" are actually colorful leaves (bracts) that surround tiny flowers.
🌺 Prickly Pear - A Flowering Succulent That Forgives Neglect! 🌺
