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"They" have said, many, many times, that the white sap of the succulent Euphorbia burns your skin. I have an extensive Euphorbia collection, and I have gotten the sap on my skin many times, and let me tell you, it's not nearly as "hot" as the sap from a fig tree. I cut a few low hanging branches off the fig tree this a.m. so I can drive my mower under it, and I had to lean into the tree to reach a branch growing out of the trunk. In the process, I had my neck up against a branch I had just cut, getting the sap on my neck (and subsequently on the inside of both arms). That was about 45 minutes ago. My skin is still burning, and I've rinsed it off several times with cold water. So, if you have a fig tree. . . BEWARE!!!!!
 

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"They" have said, many, many times, that the white sap of the succulent Euphorbia burns your skin. I have an extensive Euphorbia collection, and I have gotten the sap on my skin many times, and let me tell you, it's not nearly as "hot" as the sap from a fig tree. I cut a few low hanging branches off the fig tree this a.m. so I can drive my mower under it, and I had to lean into the tree to reach a branch growing out of the trunk. In the process, I had my neck up against a branch I had just cut, getting the sap on my neck (and subsequently on the inside of both arms). That was about 45 minutes ago. My skin is still burning, and I've rinsed it off several times with cold water. So, if you have a fig tree. . . BEWARE!!!!!
Oh no, I hope you're OK! I may acquire a fig tree in the future, so thank you for the warning. I had no idea! :eek:
 

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"They" have said, many, many times, that the white sap of the succulent Euphorbia burns your skin. I have an extensive Euphorbia collection, and I have gotten the sap on my skin many times, and let me tell you, it's not nearly as "hot" as the sap from a fig tree. I cut a few low hanging branches off the fig tree this a.m. so I can drive my mower under it, and I had to lean into the tree to reach a branch growing out of the trunk. In the process, I had my neck up against a branch I had just cut, getting the sap on my neck (and subsequently on the inside of both arms). That was about 45 minutes ago. My skin is still burning, and I've rinsed it off several times with cold water. So, if you have a fig tree. . . BEWARE!!!!!
I wonder if that is true of all variety of fig trees. Did the irritation subside ?
 

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I wonder if that is true of all variety of fig trees. Did the irritation subside ?
Yeah. It took a couple hours though. Euphorbia sap makes red, irritated skin, but the sap off the fig tree just caused a intense burning sensation with no raised red welts.
 

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Yeah. It took a couple hours though. Euphorbia sap makes red, irritated skin, but the sap off the fig tree just caused a intense burning sensation with no raised red welts.
I've gotten the sap from fig trees on my arms and legs numerous times and never had any issues, but never in such a sensitive area as the neck. I also hardly feel stinging nettles anymore so it may just be me.
 

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"They" have said, many, many times, that the white sap of the succulent Euphorbia burns your skin. I have an extensive Euphorbia collection, and I have gotten the sap on my skin many times, and let me tell you, it's not nearly as "hot" as the sap from a fig tree. I cut a few low hanging branches off the fig tree this a.m. so I can drive my mower under it, and I had to lean into the tree to reach a branch growing out of the trunk. In the process, I had my neck up against a branch I had just cut, getting the sap on my neck (and subsequently on the inside of both arms). That was about 45 minutes ago. My skin is still burning, and I've rinsed it off several times with cold water. So, if you have a fig tree. . . BEWARE!!!!!
Wow. I never knew that.
 

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When I saw the almond tree at the nursery I thought about you and had to get it. It had lots of closed buds but hardly any leaves. Bought it on Saturday. 1st pic what it looked like the rest is what it looks like today. [emoji3] 20180721_165233.jpeg20180726_172141.jpeg20180726_172148.jpeg
 

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No, I looked it up. The flower has male and female parts - male, stamen and female, pistel. so you're good.
 

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When I saw the almond tree at the nursery I thought about you and had to get it. It had lots of closed buds but hardly any leaves. Bought it on Saturday. 1st pic what it looked like the rest is what it looks like today. [emoji3] View attachment 246329View attachment 246330View attachment 246331
Love the blossoms. :)
Very pretty. Don't hold me to it, and someone correct me if I-m wrong, but I think you have to have a male and a female tree for polination???????
I'm currently wondering about this regarding my Michigan lily (Lilium michiganense)... o_O
 

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I don't know why I gave you the wrong scoop. This is one of my favorites. It's an aeonium. I have quite a few of them. Every time a branch breaks off I stick it in the dirt and make a new plant!
Hahaha~~ So I may come to your house to pick up few???
 

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Hahaha~~ So I may come to your house to pick up few???
You may have your choice of those already potted, or any cuttings you so desire!. I also have a reddish one, only one potted, but you're welcome to take a branch or two to start your own.
 

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Preparing the ground for the small succulent garden that my wife and I would like to have.

I dig up a big bush of "Bird of paradise“. This plant are tough to clear, the root system are deep and wide. This hole is about 48 inch wide and 30 inch deep.
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Back fill the dirts with some compost mixed in it.

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Let the fun begin.........

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Now. My wife is the supervisor of this project, I just provide the labor.

Later, I need to make a winter cover/shelter to prevent the frostbit.
 
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