propagating euphorbia

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propagating euphorbia Aug 13, 2011 8:05:15 GMT

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Post by Ladygardener on Aug 13, 2011 8:05:15 GMT

I bought fireglow this year and it's done well but it's only 1 long stick thingy. I was reading up about propagation and it said to cut the tip a couple of inches and put it straight into cold water to stop the sap bleeding. It then said to take it out and let it dry for a couple of days before potting up. Well I did all that but it's just drooped and died. Anyone know a better way or should I try again. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/undecided.gif

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Amber Head Gardener Posts: 5,012	propagating euphorbia Aug 13, 2011 11:33:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Amber on Aug 13, 2011 11:33:58 GMT ~Try root cuttings..
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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 57,993	propagating euphorbia Aug 13, 2011 11:39:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Aug 13, 2011 11:39:23 GMT I've never done a root cutting but I would be willing to give it a go. The thing is, this is a very young plant and won't have many roots, certainly not ones big enough to propagate from Amber.
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propagating euphorbia Aug 13, 2011 14:16:31 GMT

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Post by Tig on Aug 13, 2011 14:16:31 GMT

My Fireglow was only 'one long stick thingy' in it's first year LG. It formed side shoots at the base this spring, but one died so I still ended up with only one flower spike - it is sprouting all round the base now - so they don't seem to take long to bush up a bit.

Would have thought it was a bit late for a cutting now

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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 57,993	propagating euphorbia Aug 13, 2011 18:09:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Aug 13, 2011 18:09:02 GMT Tig thanks for the advice. I'll be patient and hope mine forms little side shoots at the base next year.
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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,410	propagating euphorbia Aug 13, 2011 18:29:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on Aug 13, 2011 18:29:21 GMT No idea, sorry in fact I have never thought about propagating euphorbias, they just seem to pop up fully formed ;D
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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 57,993	propagating euphorbia Aug 13, 2011 18:52:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Aug 13, 2011 18:52:14 GMT ;D Mine was quite a small plug when i got it and I'm quite pleased at how it's grown but it was too young to flower. I'm hopefull now that more will grow beside it in springtime.
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propagating euphorbia Aug 13, 2011 19:13:15 GMT

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Aug 13, 2011 18:29:21 GMT Auricula said:

No idea, sorry

in fact I have never thought about propagating euphorbias, they just seem to pop up fully formed

;D

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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 57,993	propagating euphorbia Aug 14, 2011 5:08:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Aug 14, 2011 5:08:42 GMT Thanks Karin it would be interesting to see what she says.
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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,410	propagating euphorbia Aug 14, 2011 9:35:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on Aug 14, 2011 9:35:02 GMT Aug 13, 2011 19:13:15 GMT Jasmine said: ...and squirt in your eye when you prune them They certainly do Jas i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/embarassed.gif
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propagating euphorbia Aug 14, 2011 11:05:45 GMT

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Post by Jasmine on Aug 14, 2011 11:05:45 GMT

Twas you I was thinking of Mrs 'I'll go to A&E tomorrow if it isn't any better'! i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/rolleyes.gif i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/cheesy.gif

Euphorbia is listed in CK's book for propagation from seed, basal cutting and division.
She only does seeds specifically for euphorbia and says, '...you may hear the seed pods popping on a hot sunny day ( i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/rolleyes.gif ) - move in quickly if you do....a paper bag tied tightly over the whole head as soon as the seeds begin to pop is the most effecient method of collection.'

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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 57,993	propagating euphorbia Aug 14, 2011 11:26:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Aug 14, 2011 11:26:16 GMT I'll have to wait until it flowers then to get some seed or until the plant gets bigger. Thanks Jasmine. I did divide my other Euphorbia, the red leaved one this year and as far as I know it's alive and kicking.
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Jasmine Garden Sage Posts: 62,008	propagating euphorbia Aug 14, 2011 12:37:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jasmine on Aug 14, 2011 12:37:48 GMT You're welcome LG - it sounded like your plant might be still a bit of a baby for some of those methods of propagation i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif
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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 57,993	propagating euphorbia Aug 15, 2011 5:44:55 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Aug 15, 2011 5:44:55 GMT Yes it is, I was being impatient.
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Jasmine Garden Sage Posts: 62,008	propagating euphorbia Aug 15, 2011 7:17:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jasmine on Aug 15, 2011 7:17:38 GMT There's always next year!
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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 57,993	propagating euphorbia Aug 15, 2011 15:43:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Aug 15, 2011 15:43:38 GMT I've been thinking that quite a bit lately.
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Jasmine Garden Sage Posts: 62,008	propagating euphorbia Aug 15, 2011 17:00:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jasmine on Aug 15, 2011 17:00:57 GMT LG - you really have had a rubbish summer weather wise.
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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 57,993	propagating euphorbia Aug 16, 2011 6:25:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Aug 16, 2011 6:25:25 GMT Thanks very muchc Jasmine, it has bee the worst for ages. Hopefully the autumn will be better and my autumn flowers will bloom for ages.
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Jasmine Garden Sage Posts: 62,008	propagating euphorbia Aug 16, 2011 7:14:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jasmine on Aug 16, 2011 7:14:11 GMT Here's to an Indian Summer....
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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 57,993	propagating euphorbia Aug 16, 2011 8:28:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Aug 16, 2011 8:28:10 GMT I do hope we get one Jasmine. Today it's pouring rain and dark and grey. Thats why I like white flowers in the garden, they show up well even on days like this.
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