Latin name :

Euphorbia milii

Family :

Euphorbiaceae

Other names :

Euphorbia splendens

Common name :

Christ-thorn, Crown of thorns

Common name (fr.) :

Couronne d'épine

Description :

Categories :

Cactus & Succulent

Origin :

Madagascar

Climat :

Arid Tropical

Temperature max. (C°) :

35

Temperature min. (C°) :

12

Zone :

11-10

Growth :

Slow

Light ideal :

Full sun (+21,500 lux /+2000 fc )

Light tolered :

Strong light ( 21,500 to 3,200 lux/2000 to 300 fc)

Watering :

Must dry between watering & Water only when dry

Insects :

Mealy bug & White fly

Disease :

Downy mildiou & Gray mo

Appeal :

Flower

Color of leaf :

Medium green

Color of blooms :

Pink

Blooming season :

All year

Perfume :

Avaibility :

Regular

Pot diameter (cm) :

20

Height at purchase (m) :

0.41

Width at purchase (m) :

0.46

Height potential (m) :

1.52

Width potential (m) :

1.52

Available sizes (Pot Ø) :

4in to 14in Ø / 10cm to 36cm Ø

Bearing :

Bush-like

Pruning :

If needed

Style :

Use :

Table top & Tertiary