Things You'll Need:
- 2 parts potting soil
- 2 parts sand
- 2 parts peat
- 1 part pearlite or crushed charcoal
- 2 oz. limestone
- 2 oz. bonemeal
- 1/2 oz. super-phosphate
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Step 1
Add a touch of Southwestern charm to your home with a Milkbush plant. A few cactus plants and a Milkbush can make your home sparkle with desert charm.
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Step 2
Be careful where you plant the Milkbush. It is considered a poisonous plant. While not deadly, it can cause skin irritation. The Milkbush is from the succulent family related to the poinsettia. It isn't recommended for homes with small children or pets.
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Step 3
Keep your Milkbush in full sunlight. The plant thrives on hot temperatures and dry weather. It will tolerate temperatures between 50 and 80 degrees F, preferring the latter.
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Step 4
Water the plant less during the fall and winter. The Milkbush roots will rot if they are over-watered. Water the plant only after the soil has dried out from the previous watering.
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Step 5
Propagate the plant by cutting stems in the spring. Before planting your cuttings, dry them completely.
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Step 1
Mix potting soil, sand and peat. Add crushed charcoal or perlite.
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Step 2
Add dolomitic limestone to the soil mixture. Limestone should be added 2 ounces for every 4 gallons of soil mix.
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Step 3
Mix bonemeal with super-phosphate. Add the mixture to your soil mix.
