Euphorbia - Crown of Thorns

Crown of thorns are small to medium sized shrubby succulent plants native to Madagascar, that have been cultivated for centuries. They have succulent jointed, cylindrical thorny stems with most growing wide spoon-shaped, matted green leaves that are often tinged with red to pink along their edges. Their tiny yellow flowers are surrounded by bright and colorful bracts that are the real show. They are popular for container culture and as low water use accent plants in protected, frost-free filtered or shaded areas. Provide well-drained soil, and let soil dry between waterings.

Scientific name:  Euphorbia millii ‘Jerry’s Choice’

Mature size:  2-3 ft. high & wide

Sun:  Filtered to part sun