Avoid contact with the white milky juice
Even minor injuries to the outer skin of Euphorbia ingens can cause the milky, white sap to escape immediately, which coagulates in the air in a short time. You should never touch this sap with your bare hands, as it can cause severe skin irritation and unpleasant reactions. Therefore, always wear protective gloves during maintenance and protect all parts of the body and especially the eyes and mucous membranes from the sap of the euphorbias. Affected areas should be cleaned with plenty of clear water and then examined by a doctor.
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Informed gardeners can easily deal with Euphorbia ingens
Even if the ingredients of the euphorbia plant sap are supposed to favor diseases such as cancer: In principle, these exotic plant beauties are not much more dangerous than numerous other popular indoor plants. However, note the following information in connection with the culture of Euphorbia ingens:
- Take special care with children and pets in the vicinity of a cactus milkweed
- Avoid injuries to the plants as much as possible
- Wear gloves and protective goggles during maintenance measures
- remove residues in the room air through regular ventilation
Tips
If larger specimens of cactus milkweed are cut back, the coagulation of the milky sap on the wounds indoors sometimes leads to a strong concentration of the vapors in the room air. You should therefore ensure that there is adequate ventilation immediately after the pruning in order to avoid health problems.
