Crown of thorns
Euphorbia milii
Also known as: Christ plant · Family: Euphorbiaceae
About this plant
A thorny succulent that flowers almost year-round on a sunny sill. The milky sap irritates skin — wear gloves when pruning.
Schedule
- water
- every 10–18 days
- fertilizer
- every 45 days
- repotting
- every 3 years
- Light
- Direct sun
- Humidity
- Low
- Temperature
- 10–35°C
Sources
Every care recommendation cites its source — RHS, Missouri Botanical Garden, IFAS, NC State — instead of being written from memory.
