Euphorbia miliivar.roseanaMarn.-Lap . ex Demoly
Crown of Thorns
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
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Euphorbia miliivar.roseanais native toMadagascar . It is encounter in the Zombitsy woodland near Sakaraha .
Euphorbia miliivar.roseanais a deciduous succulent shrub with unsloped spiny branches and bright green , inversely lance - shaped leaves found primarily on the new growth . It grows up to 3 feet ( 90 centimetre ) tall . Leaves are up to 3.6 inch ( 9 cm ) long and 1 in ( 2.5 cm ) encompassing .
This assortment is distinguished by its creamy - yellow to pink - flushed , petal - like bracts . The blossom appear all year around but in the first place in outflow and summertime .
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USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Crown of Thorns does well in even the poorestsoil , provided it is well - debilitate and does not remain moist . It prefers a location in full sun but will tolerate some tad for a portion of the sidereal day . A tough industrial plant , Crown of Thorns , is a good pick for a seaside location with salt spray or soil with high salinity content . If you grow your Crown of Thorns as ahouseplant , place it in an uncovered window , ensuring it welcome maximal sunlight . Although drought large-minded , you’re able to induce your plant to retain its leaves and bloom oftentimes bywatering it regularlyandgiving it an occasional plant food . Check fertilizer label and select a basic , balanced formula without tot up micro - nutrients since the plant is sensitive to boron .
This industrial plant benefits from some light pruning as it matures . take some older , leafless branches at the end of each grow season to arouse new ontogenesis in spring . Clear away deadened leaves and any dropped , mat flowers to set aside the soil to dry well and reduce the likelihood of fungal disease . If you notice any brown root or leaves on your plant , cut off these back to healthy tissue to prevent rot from spreading through your plant . If you spring up your plant indoors and wish to move it outside in warmer weather , keep it in partial shade for a week or two until it acclimate to bright sunlight .
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Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
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