How to Grow and Care for Crown of Thorns

Plum blossoms are divided into many kinds; today we would like to introduce the crown of thorns. Let us take a look at how to grow the crown of thorns!

1. How to Grow the Crown of Thorns

When growing the crown of thorns, sandy loam is the best choice; it can be made by mixing leaf mold or peat soil with sand and fertilizer. Giving it enough light conditions is the only way for it to grow better, especially during the flowering period, when the light conditions must be maintained well. Watering and fertilizing do not need to be too much. Note that the whole plant is poisonous, so avoid eating it by mistake.

2. Key Points for Growing

(1) During the growing period, it can be placed either at an indoor window or grown outdoors, but avoid scorching sun exposure;

(2) With sufficient light, plus enough fertilizer and temperature, it can bloom all year round; otherwise, it will only grow leaves and bloom little or not at all;

(3) For the growing soil, generally humus soil mixed with one third sand can be used and then potted for planting. Repot and change the soil once every 2-3 years;

(4) Except in midsummer, the pot soil should usually be on the dry side and avoid being wet; watering too much and too often will also cause root rot. This is the key to growing the crown of thorns well and keeping it alive;

(5) During the growing period in spring and autumn, a mixed fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium can be applied 2-3 times as a top dressing;

(6) Because the crown of thorns is an upright vine plant, after it grows larger and taller its branches and stems tend to fall over. It can be tied and supported with bamboo strips or other objects, or bamboo strips can be used to build a trellis and tie it into various landscape forms, such as a ball shape or animal shape, which is even more interesting and ornamental.

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