Botanical Name: Common Names:
Euphorbia milii Thai Hybrid Crown of Thorns,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Succulents & Cacti Irregular Shape, Shrub Like
Description:
Shrub-like succulent perennial with dense dark-green foliage and very spiny stems. Unique flower heads appear from Spring to Summer. Easy to grow. Great to use for hedging or in rockeries. 'Thai hybrids' have larger bracts in bright colours and bi-colours. Large and dwarf versions available.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Groundcover, Hedging / Screening, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
None
Family Name: Origin:
Euphobiaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Assorted
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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