When caring for the crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii), pay attention to these 2 points for thick branches, lush leaves and non-stop blooms all year round

Crown of thorns, also known as iron begonia, is a sprawling shrub plant with much-branched stems that have longitudinal ridges and are densely covered with hard, sharp, cone-shaped thorns. Its leaves are concentrated on young branches, obovate or oblong-spatulate in shape, and it can bloom all year round. Its ornamental value is extremely high, and it is deeply loved by many flower lovers.

To grow crown of thorns well, you need to be especially careful about these 2 points, so that it has thick branches, lush leaves and non-stop blooms all year round!

1. Potting soil preparation and potting up

Crown of thorns prefers fertile, loose soil with good drainage. You can thoroughly mix leaf mold and sandy soil at a 2:1 ratio as the potting soil, and you can add some bone meal to increase the soil's fertility.

When potting up, spread a drainage layer on the very bottom, using ceramic pellets or broken tiles, etc., then sprinkle a layer of decomposed organic fertilizer on top as a base fertilizer, using decomposed soybean residue, animal manure, etc., with the thickness controlled at 2-3cm, then add the potting soil, and then plant the crown of thorns. After potting up, first place the crown of thorns in a cool place for about a week, and once it has recovered, resume normal care.

2. Light control

Crown of thorns loves light and should be given sufficient light throughout the four seasons. If the light is insufficient, the plant will be dull and bloom poorly. You can place it in a sunny area for care, so it grows better, blooms more and more brightly, and the flowering period is extended.

In summer, the sunlight is intense, and since the crown of thorns enters a dormant period, it is very easy for the branches and leaves to get scorched, affecting its blooming. You can move it to a semi-shaded spot for care, or build it a shade net with 50% light transmittance to weaken the light intensity, and rotate the flower pot slightly every half month, so the plant grows fuller and the flowers bloom more brightly.

That is all for the care of the crown of thorns. If you have anything else to add, feel free to share it with everyone in the comments section below. To learn more about flower-growing knowledge, you can follow Huajianke!