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Crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) is a surprisingly ideal houseplant. Learn how to grow this succulent with beautiful, colorful, and prolific flowers.
Crown of thorns features upright stems covered in spines and brightly-colored blooms. Learn how to grow this Euphorbia species now on Gardener's Path.
The Crown of Thorns, scientifically known as Euphorbia milii, is a fascinating and resilient flowering plant, revered for both its striking appearance and its historic and symbolic significance. Native to Madagascar, this drought-tolerant succulent is well-suited for indoor and outdoor cultivation, making it a favorite among gardeners seeking a ...
Crown of Thorns plant is a succulent house plant capable of blooming almost year-round. Find out how to prune, propagate, and get the most flowers.
The Crown of Thorns plant, Euphorbia milii, is a blooming succulent that grows into a woody shrub that features sharp thorns on its stems. The plant’s name has biblical connotations — it’s believed that the crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ as his crucifixion was made with the stems of this plant. Because of this, the plant is also ...
Crown of Thorns succulents are winter hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, where they thrive in well-drained succulent soil mix, full sun, and dry-to medium moisture. As most succulents and cacti, the Euphorbia Milii cannot withstand very cold temperatures. So, if the temperatures drop below 35°F (1°C), move this semi-succulent indoors.
Noted for its incredibly showy bracts, Euphorbia milii, commonly called Crown of Thorns, is a sprawling evergreen shrub with succulent branches lined with long, sharp, black thorns and sparsely leafed. The foliage of leathery, obovate, bright green leaves is produced only on new stem growth.
As a native plant to Madagascar, the crown of thorns plant really loves the sun. Setting it in a south-facing window or adding a grow light to a lower-light area will help the plant create the energy it needs and help it photosynthesize more easily.
Crown of thorns plants are eye-catching and exciting to look at, as well as easy to care for, and make great houseplants. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss tells you all you need to know to care for your own crown of thorns.
Euphorbia milii (Crown of thorns): Growth And Care Guide. The crown of thorns plant goes by many names. Its main name is the Euphorbia milii but is also called christ thorn or christ plant. It is a succulent with bright green, thick foliage, and green blooms.