Crown of Thorns Peach - 5" Pot

Name: Crown of Thorns Peach - 5" Pot
Brand: vedicflora
SKU: PLT-CROWNOFTHORN-P05-PCH
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Colourful long-lasting bracts
Blooms nearly year-round
Very drought-tolerant
Great for sunny windowsills
Caution: irritant sap and spines

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Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii) is a hardy succulent shrub with thick, woody, sharply spined stems and small oval green leaves clustered near the tips. Its true flowers are tiny, but they are framed by showy, long-lasting bracts in red, pink, yellow, white or coral that appear almost year-round in good light. Extremely drought-tolerant and undemanding, it is perfect for sunny windowsills, balconies, rockeries and low-water gardens. The milky sap is a skin and eye irritant and is toxic if ingested, and the spines are sharp, so handle with gloves. With minimal care it rewards growers with continuous colour and tough resilience.

Specifications

Family	Euphorbiaceae
Native region	Madagascar
Mature height	0.3-1.5 m
Mature spread	0.3-0.9 m
Growth rate	Slow to moderate
Foliage	Small oval green leaves on spiny succulent stems
Flower colour	Red, pink, yellow, white or coral bracts
Flower season	Near year-round in good light
Climate zone	Tropical and subtropical, arid-tolerant

Care guide

Sunlight	Full sun to very bright light
Watering	Let soil dry between waterings; drought-tolerant
Soil / mix	Gritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent mix
Temperature	Warmth 18-35C; protect from frost
Humidity	Prefers low to moderate humidity
Fertilizer	Dilute balanced feed monthly in growing season
Pruning	Prune with gloves to shape; sap is irritant
Repotting	Repot every 2-3 years in fresh gritty mix
Propagation	Stem cuttings, dried before planting
Pests & problems	Mealybugs, scale and spider mites occasionally
Toxicity / safety	Milky sap toxic and irritant; spines sharp
Difficulty	Easy

Uses

Excellent low-water ornamental for sunny windowsills, balconies, rockeries and xeriscapes. Its spiny stems also make it a deterrent border plant.

Growing tips

In India it thrives on bright balconies and sunny ledges with minimal watering; use a gritty mix, let it dry between drinks, and it will flower nearly all year.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water it?

Water only when the soil has dried out, roughly weekly in heat and less in cool weather. It stores water and dislikes soggy roots.

How much light does it need?

It loves full sun and bright light. At least 4-6 hours of direct light keeps it compact and flowering well.

Is Crown of Thorns safe for pets?

No. The milky sap is toxic and irritant if chewed or contacted, and the spines can injure, so keep it away from pets and children.

How do I repot it?

Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot with a gritty, fast-draining mix, wearing gloves to avoid sap and spines.

How do I propagate it?

Take stem cuttings, rinse off the sap, let the cut end dry for a few days, then plant in dry, gritty mix to root.

Why is it not flowering?

Low light is the main reason. Move it to a sunnier spot, avoid overwatering and give a light feed in the growing season.

When does it bloom?

With enough light it can flower almost year-round, with the heaviest displays during the warm, bright months.

Can I grow it indoors?

Yes, on a bright sunny windowsill it does well indoors as long as it gets several hours of direct light daily.

Is the sap dangerous?

Yes, the milky latex irritates skin and eyes and is toxic if swallowed, so always handle the plant with gloves.

What fertilizer should I use?

Feed with a dilute balanced fertilizer about once a month during the growing season; avoid feeding in cool, dormant periods.

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