{"product_id":"crown-of-thorns-6-pot-whi","title":"Crown of Thorns white-pink - 6\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuphorbiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3-1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3-0.9 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall oval green leaves on spiny succulent stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed, pink, yellow, white or coral bracts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNear year-round in good light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical, arid-tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to very bright light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLet soil dry between waterings; drought-tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarmth 18-35C; protect from frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers low to moderate humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute balanced feed monthly in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune with gloves to shape; sap is irritant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 2-3 years in fresh gritty mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings, dried before planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs, scale and spider mites occasionally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilky sap toxic and irritant; spines sharp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent low-water ornamental for sunny windowsills, balconies, rockeries and xeriscapes. Its spiny stems also make it a deterrent border plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater only when the soil has dried out, roughly weekly in heat and less in cool weather. It stores water and dislikes soggy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt loves full sun and bright light. At least 4-6 hours of direct light keeps it compact and flowering well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Crown of Thorns safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap is toxic and irritant if chewed or contacted, and the spines can injure, so keep it away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot with a gritty, fast-draining mix, wearing gloves to avoid sap and spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake stem cuttings, rinse off the sap, let the cut end dry for a few days, then plant in dry, gritty mix to root.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow light is the main reason. Move it to a sunnier spot, avoid overwatering and give a light feed in the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith enough light it can flower almost year-round, with the heaviest displays during the warm, bright months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on a bright sunny windowsill it does well indoors as long as it gets several hours of direct light daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the sap dangerous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the milky latex irritates skin and eyes and is toxic if swallowed, so always handle the plant with gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed with a dilute balanced fertilizer about once a month during the growing season; avoid feeding in cool, dormant periods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256101175542,"sku":"PLT-CROWNOFTHORN-P06-WHI","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/Gpp6EnQc2qOXmnO3zvfkJXAKWgOuxyEA9s94yFjc.jpg?v=1783921007","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/crown-of-thorns-6-pot-whi","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}