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Euphorbia Milii Crested
Euphorbia milii, the crown of thorns, Christ plant, or Christ thorn, is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaciae, native to Madagascar. The species name commemorates Baron Milius, once Governor of Réunion, who introduced the species to France in 1821. It is imagined that the species was introduced to the Middle East in ancient times, and legend associates it with the crown of thorns worn by Christ. It is commonly used as an ornamental houseplant that can be grown in warmer climates. The common name is due to the thorns and deep red bracts referring to the crown thorn Jesus had to wear during his crucification and his blood
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Botanical name: Euphorbia milii
- Origin: Madagascar
- Growth: succulent, leafy, with thorns, upright shrub-like, highly branched
- Height as indoor plant: 10 – 50 cm
- Leaves: small, green, oval, alternately arranged, depending on the species either evergreen or deciduous
- Flowers: usually red, pink, rarely white or yellow
- Use: Indoor plant, ornamental foliage plant
- Poison: very poisonous, contains skin-irritating latex, poisonous to animals
Euphorbia milii is a very unpretentious and easy-care plant which will forgive one or two mistakes in cultivation. That makes it a perfect plant for beginners. Many lovers prefer the hybrids rather than the pure-bred species. In the case hybrids, the cultivators mainly focus on a great bloom density and a flowering period as long as possible. Regarding plant care, pure and hybrid varieties differ only very little.
| Recommended Light Conditions | Full Sun |
| Maximum Height | Under 10 feets |
| Growth Habit / Shape | Rosette, Vertical Grower / Tall Stem |
| Seasonality | Year-round Color |
| Product Format | 2.0" Pot |
| Special Characteristic | Easy to Propagate, Pet Safe |
Euphorbia Milii Crested
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Euphorbia milii, the crown of thorns, Christ plant, or Christ thorn, is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaciae, native to Madagascar. The species name commemorates Baron Milius, once Governor of Réunion, who introduced the species to France in 1821. It is imagined that the species was introduced to the Middle East in ancient times, and legend associates it with the crown of thorns worn by Christ. It is commonly used as an ornamental houseplant that can be grown in warmer climates. The common name is due to the thorns and deep red bracts referring to the crown thorn Jesus had to wear during his crucification and his blood
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Botanical name: Euphorbia milii
- Origin: Madagascar
- Growth: succulent, leafy, with thorns, upright shrub-like, highly branched
- Height as indoor plant: 10 – 50 cm
- Leaves: small, green, oval, alternately arranged, depending on the species either evergreen or deciduous
- Flowers: usually red, pink, rarely white or yellow
- Use: Indoor plant, ornamental foliage plant
- Poison: very poisonous, contains skin-irritating latex, poisonous to animals
Euphorbia milii is a very unpretentious and easy-care plant which will forgive one or two mistakes in cultivation. That makes it a perfect plant for beginners. Many lovers prefer the hybrids rather than the pure-bred species. In the case hybrids, the cultivators mainly focus on a great bloom density and a flowering period as long as possible. Regarding plant care, pure and hybrid varieties differ only very little.
| Recommended Light Conditions | Full Sun |
| Maximum Height | Under 10 feets |
| Growth Habit / Shape | Rosette, Vertical Grower / Tall Stem |
| Seasonality | Year-round Color |
| Product Format | 2.0" Pot |
| Special Characteristic | Easy to Propagate, Pet Safe |
