Crown of Thorns, Christ Plant
Euphorbia milii
Interior Floor Specimens
Crown of thorns is a cactus-like interior plant with oval leaves and brightly colored flowers. It requires little watering, but the numerous thorns along its branches are a potential liability.
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Euphorbia milii Photo Gallery
Euphorbia milii Plant Information
Classification | |
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Scientific Name: | Euphorbia milii |
Common Name: | crown of thorns Christ plant |
Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
Suggested Uses: | interior rotational color, pot plant, perennials |
Characteristics | |
Plant Form: | upright |
Height: | 1 - 5 feet |
Spread: | 2 feet |
Foliage: | cactus-like, succulent branches which are armed with significant thorns oval leaves which drop seasonally |
Flower: | small, two-petaled flowers in red, pink, orange, or yellow |
Bloom Period: | Fall - Winter |
Environment | |
Light Requirement: | high exposure |
Water: | low water requirement |
Soil: | well-drained soil |
Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
USDA Zone: | zones 9 - 11 |
Native Range: | Madagascar |
Care | |
Maintenance: | water sparingly thorns are potential hazard milky juice may irritate skin |
Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to mealybugs |
Additional Notes: | tolerates salt newer cultivars are becoming commercially available with much larger flowers and foliage |
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