Crown Of Thorns Plants

Image by seven75 Native to Madagascar, crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) is a desert plant suitable for growing in the warm climates of USDA plant hardiness zones 9b through 11. Can a crown of thorns plant…

Image by liuyushan In Thailand it is said that the number of flowers on a Euphorbia crown of thorns plant foretells the luck of the plant keeper. Over the past 20 years, hybridizers have improved the plant so…

Image by noomHH Euphorbia, or spurge, is a large family of plants. crown of thorns is one of the better known of these, and a standout specimen. Crown of thorns plant propagation is generally through…

Image by pookistock With a common name like “crown of thorns,” this succulent needs some good publicity. You don’t have to look very far to find great attributes. Heat tolerant and drought resistant, the…

Image by fotokris Bacterial leaf spot on crown of thorns causes unsightly lesions. They can become larger and merge, completely destroying leaf tissue and ultimately causing a plant to die. If you’re seeing…

Image by fotokris Most types of crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) have a natural, branching growth habit, so extensive crown of thorns pruning isn’t generally needed. However, some fast-growing or bushier…