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Did you know that crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) has these other names too?

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The crown of thorns probably has the smallest flowers of all; it lacks the gaudy showiness of other flowers yet still manages to thrive quite respectably, and the tiny buds on its branches are pink and delightfully cute. After winter sets in, it stays undefeated by the cold, graceful and elegant, adding a good deal of spring cheer to the home.

Other names for crown of thorns

Hu ci, tie hai tang, hua qi lin, fan zai ci, fan zai shu, fan ci mei, qi lin ci.

Growing habits of crown of thorns

The crown of thorns likes warmth, likes light, tolerates drought, dislikes moisture, and fears cold. It is suited to loose, well-draining sandy soil; as long as the environment is suitable it can bloom all year round, and especially in the Northern Hemisphere, it blooms most profusely in winter.

Summer and autumn are the growing season for crown of thorns; in winter a temperature above3°C allows it to overwinter safely. If the temperature is kept above15°C, together with ample sunlight, it can still keep blooming. But higher air humidity will cause the leaves to drop and the plant to enter a dormant period.

When the crown of thorns is blooming, it requires ample nutrients; apply a top dressing once every half month, either organic liquid fertilizer or compound chemical fertilizer.

The flower meaning of crown of thorns

Stubborn yet steadfast, gentle yet loyal, fierce yet still refined.

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