These strains thrive indoors

Many popular houseplants are euphorbias

Since euphorbias usually do not frost tolerated, they are almost predestined for a sunny spot on the windowsill in this country. Some varieties even appreciate and take advantage of the heat that occurs in direct sunlight directly behind the window glass Care mistake like irregular watering not particularly bad. So it's no wonder that some of the most popular indoor plants can be found within this plant genus, for example:

• the Triangular milkweed
• the Spurge cactus
• The christmas star

These types of milkweed can not only be found in well-stocked specialist plant stores, but are usually also particularly easy multiply yourself.

Be careful when dealing with euphorbias

So much enthusiasm for the exotic beauty of diverse Species of the Euphorbia one should never be fooled about the potential danger posed by these plants. Especially with

Section of a Euphorbia is on suitable protective measures before the poisonous sap to pay attention. Since this latex-like milky sap can escape even if the plants are injured a little, milkweed plants should be positioned out of the reach of pets and smaller children. In the event of contact with the milky juice, wash it off immediately, as it is not only irritating to the Can trigger skin and poisoning, but also accelerate the growth of tumors target.

Respond to the needs of each subspecies

Even if there are certain similarities between the different types of milkweed, the different types should also be cared for according to their respective needs. While some euphorbias like it sunny all year round, others should spend their annual resting phase in a partially shaded location. Since the needs of the common euphorbias for the culture in the house are very different, you should always consult the information in the respective plant profile.