Euphorbia milii (Crown of thorns)

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in 3 parts loam-based compost, 1 part grit in full light. Ventilate well. In growth, water sparingly and give a low-nitrogen liquid feed monthly; keep dry in winter. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in well-drained soil in full sun.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Sub-Tropical, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Greenhouse, Indoor, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H1b

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11, Zone 12

Sunset zone

13, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Inappropriate
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Low

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Bushy, Branching

Native to

Madagascar

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Sap is a skin irritant. All parts are poisonous if ingested.