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Euphorbia milii

Crown Of Thorns

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme/ Sanchez

 

Description

This woody shrub will grow 1'-4' tall and has brown gray stems with bright green leaves and bright red flowers on top. It is covered with long sharp thorns. It will do well in partial shade to full sun and dry soil.

 

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.