
Euphorbia - Milii "Crown of Thorns"
Also referred to by its scientific name Euphorbia milii, Crown of Thorns is a tropical shrub known for its delicate beauty and sharp thorns. This unique plant boasts a wide range of colorful blooms and thriving green foliage, making it a stunning addition to any space, both indoors and outdoors. With a slow growth rate, it can reach impressive heights of 3 to 6 feet outdoors and 2 feet when kept as a houseplant. Light: Bright direct light is best for these, at least five hours of the direct sun is ideal. If grown indoors, place by a bright window. It can be grown outdoors in frost-free climates and a hardiness zone of 9a to 11b. Water: Make sure your plant is in a very well draining soil. Allow your plant to dry out completely in between watering, and then thoroughly watered. These do best with under-watering rather than over-watering. This plant is not safe for pets. Photographs are representative of the species and not always the specific plant shipped. Variations in size and pruni