Roses are all the more beautiful and noble for their thorns, and this thorn-covered flower looks lovely too when grown in a pot.

Many flower lovers are very fond of roses, because of their beauty, their nobility, and above all their fame for thorns, and today Hua'er introduces a flower that is likewise thorny, whose blooms are also super beautiful, and I believe many flower lovers will like it too.

It is the crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii), and in recent years quite a few flower lovers have been growing a few pots of it, placing them on balconies and the like, with their bright flowers and lush green leaves, super beautiful.

The crown of thorns adapts to its environment very well, has very strong vitality, and is very drought tolerant. You do not need to water it much; just water it once the soil has dried out. Normally you do not need to mist the leaves either, and it can still grow very well. It especially fears waterlogging, and once waterlogged its roots can very easily rot, so when planting, choose loose, breathable soil with good drainage.

The crown of thorns grows rather slowly, and you can simply prune it, cutting off some old branches, diseased branches and the like; other than that it should not be pruned too much. Normally you can occasionally apply some diluted nitrogen fertilizer, and during the flowering period apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, so that when conditions allow, it can bloom all year round!

The crown of thorns loves light and can take full sun. Placing it on a balcony is very good, as it lets it carry out photosynthesis better, speeds up metabolism, promotes growth, and makes the branches and leaves grow more and more luxuriant. However, in summer, when the midday sun is rather fierce, be careful to shade it appropriately.

Because it has so many thorns, you must also pay special attention to safety, especially for flower lovers with children at home: place it somewhere children cannot normally reach, so as to avoid scratches.

That is all for the introduction to the crown of thorns. If flower lovers have anything to add, you can share it with everyone in the comments section below. To learn more about growing flowers, you can follow Huajianke!