How to care for potted crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) in spring? Spring care tips shared

Crown of thorns, also known as iron cactus, is a sprawling shrub plant. It is a common flowering ornamental in homes. Today we will mainly talk about some precautions for spring care of crown of thorns.

Spring has arrived, crown of thorns enters its growing period, and you can apply topdressing 2 to 3 times. Crown of thorns does not like heavy fertilizer, so apply light fertilizer frequently. Do not apply too much nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise it easily causes leggy branches, with only leaves growing and no flowers.

During the bud stage, you can increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, which can make the plant bloom more and more brilliantly. Crown of thorns is drought tolerant, so do not water too much, and never allow too much water to accumulate in the pot, which can cause root rot and death of the plant. Especially during the flowering period, controlling the amount of watering well can prolong the flowering period.

Crown of thorns likes light, so you can place the plant in a spot with sufficient scattered light for care, which can make the flowers bloom more and more brilliantly. Crown of thorns is not strict about soil, and soil rich in humus is best.