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Grafting of Euphorbia mili 

Grafting of Euphorbia milii, commonly known as the Crown of Thorns plant, is possible but not commonly practiced. Grafting is a horticultural technique where you join two different plant parts to create a single plant with desirable traits from both. In the case of Euphorbia milii, grafting might be done for specific purposes like combining the attractive flowers of one variety with the hardiness of another rootstock.

Here's a general overview of how you might graft Euphorbia milii:

1. Select the Rootstock: 

Choose a healthy Euphorbia milii plant as the rootstock. This plant will provide the root system and overall structure for the grafted plant.

2. Choose the Scion: 

The scion is the part of the plant with the desirable characteristics, such as unique flower colors or shapes. Select a scion from the Euphorbia milii variety you want to propagate.

3. Prepare the Plants: 

Make clean, diagonal cuts on both the rootstock and the scion. Ensure that the cuts match up well, so they can be securely joined together.

4. Join the Plants :

Use a grafting technique like cleft grafting or whip-and-tongue grafting to connect the rootstock and scion. Secure them together with grafting tape or rubber bands.

5. Healing and Growth:

Place the grafted plant in a controlled environment with high humidity to promote healing. Once the graft has successfully united, you can transplant it into suitable growing conditions.

Keep in mind that Euphorbia milii can be sensitive to overwatering and fungal infections, so care should be taken during the grafting process and in the subsequent care of the grafted plant. Additionally, success rates for grafting Euphorbia milii may vary, and it's not as common as grafting for some other plant species.