Forum home› Plants

Euphorbia millii problem

madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,468
edited May 2019 in Plants
I have a Euphorbia millii which has droopy leaves.I know this can be a sign of over watering  but I know that was not me as I have a tendency to underwater or forget altogether,hence my love of succulents!
I have just checked the roots and they were very small for the size of the plant and encased in one of those 'tea bag' thingys.
I have removed that and have just re-potted in a gritty mix and held it steady with a couple of canes.
Now wondering if I should remove some of the leaves so as not to overburden the tiny roots.
What do you think?

“Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings

Posts

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,776
    It’s had a traumatic time ... I’d just let it recover without too much intervention 🤞 
    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,468
    Will do!
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,468
    edited August 2019
    Just a quick update on my Euphorbia millii which has been repotted now for 3 months.
    It has some strong roots and is growing new leaves.
    I gradually took off the old floppy leaves as the new ones developed.
    I have left it outside since May and that seems to have helped.
    Bit wet at the moment as we had rain last night.

    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,776
    That’s looking much happier 😊 
    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,468
    I love it when I can coax a plant back from the brink!!
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
Sign In or Register to comment.