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Re: INDOOR-GARDENING digest 554

Hi Dee!

I have one that is about 3-4 years old and I just take stem cuttings. Crown of
thorns produces this white sap that is VERY TOXIC!!!!! I suggest you wear gloves
or be very careful not to get sap on your hands. If you do, wash off immideately.
The sap can produce dermatis on some people and is very harmfull if you get some
in your mouth, nose or eyes. You start to swell up and breathing can become
difficult. I don't want to scare you with this but I think it best to warn you.
Now after you have taken a cutting, let that white sap dry out before planting it.
You can dip it in rooting hormone before planting. And once again, be careful and
wash your hands properly after handleling the plant. I don't think the leaves or
stems are toxic, just the sap.

Helga

Dee2540 wrote:

> I have a Crown of Thorns which is about 20 years old.  It has never been
> transplanted, but grows well.  I would like to take cuttings and re-root them.
> Could someone out there tell me the proper way.  The stalks are very long and
> when it blooms it is just beautiful.  Blooms year round.  Thank you.....Dee
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