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Make sure to keep the soil moist as you wait for the seeds to germinate, usually taking one or two weeks.

The best time to do this is during the spring. Sow the seeds in well-draining soil or a seed growing mix. These fruits ripen to a woody shell that splits open to release seeds. Euphorbia fruits are three-compartment capsules, sometimes (but rarely) two-compartment ones, that are also occasionally fleshy. You can also propagate succulent euphorbias from seeds. But raising the temperature of the soil to 25˚C (77˚F) can speed it up. You can also dip the cut surface in a rooting hormone before planting.įor stem cuttings, rooting may take one or two weeks, sometimes a bit longer. When the open cut has callused, plant it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Then leave it for several days to callus. Wash and clean the sap off the cutting by dipping it in a glass of water or spraying it away. The best time to take a cutting is in the summer or spring. You also need to be careful not to allow the sap to come in contact with your mucous membranes, like your eyes.Īs much as possible, cut off at the base or branching point.īut if yours is a solitary plant, you can cut it off at the top this will encourage it to produce offsets that you can remove later. To propagate a succulent euphorbia through cuttings, you need to cut an arm off the Euphorbia’s stalk using a pair of garden pruners or a knife.īe sure to wear a pair of gloves when handling the stems to protect you from the plant’s prickly spines and from the milky sap, which can irritate your skin. Sometimes, you will need to water two or three times a week. Instead, give them enough water to provide the bare minimum moisture and to keep them from wilting.ĭuring the warmer seasons, the best time to water your euphorbias is in the evening.īut you can also do this in the morning before the sun goes up and the temperatures rise, and may even be a better idea during the winter months.Įuphorbias that are grown in containers or pots will need more frequent watering in hot weather.

In the winter, you need to water your euphorbias less frequently. If it is dry to the touch, you can water the plant again and if not, you can wait until there is no more moisture. To make sure that the soil has dried out, stick your finger an inch or so into the potting mixture and check if it is damp. However, this does not mean that they need it. These succulents can even survive drought, but not for a long period. Succulent euphorbias like it when they are dried out before you water them again. The only strict rule when it comes to watering succulents is not to overwater them.