Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii) Succulent. The Crown of Thorns are small to medium-sized thorny perennial shrubs, with evergreen / semi-evergreen foliage, and striking red, pink, orange, yellow or white flowers. It is an extremely hardy and easy to grow plant that thrives in light sandy soils as well as in gravelly ground, and in areas with mild winters without frost. It is highly resistant to drought, irrigation with poor quality water, while it is not affected by salt spray, making it suitable for planting in coastal areas. The Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii) adapts very well to the pots and planters, and is even used as an indoor plant.
► It is offered at a price determined by the particular characteristics of the succulent, such as the size of the pot, its height, and age. Large succulents are also available for sale (and planting) upon prior arrangement. In any case, the price or prices listed are indicative.
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FOLIAGE | Evergreen / semievergreen |
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HEIGHT | 1.00 - 1.50 m |
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DIAMETER | 0.50 - 1.00 m |
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EXPOSURE | Sun |
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MINIMUM TEMPERATURES | From 4 to -1 °C |
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WATERING | Little |
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SOIL | Light |
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SOIL pH | Slightly Acidic to Neutral (6 - 7) |
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FLOWERS | Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, White |
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FLOWERING SEASON | Spring - Summer |
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SEASIDE PLANTING | Yes |
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Plants Category | Xeriscaping Plants |
Plants Type | Succulents |
Genus | Euphorbia |
Species | milii |
Foliage | Evergreen / Semieevergreen |
Leaves Color | Green |
Autumn Foliage Color | Green (or Yellow) |
Color of Flowers | Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, White |
Flowering | March - August |
Fragance | No |
Soil | Sand, Loamy, Rocky, Excellent Drainage |
pH of Soil | Range: 5.5 - 7.8. Optimum: 6 - 7. |
Irrigation | Low, in dry soil or soil mixture |
Thorns | Yes |
Toxicity | The Crown of Thorns is toxic |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Plant Uses | The Crown of Thorns is used as an indoor and outdoor plant. It is suitable for planting in gardens, in xeriscapes, in rock gardens, in pots, containers and planters. |