My first recollection of the plant crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) was at my aunt’s home in the 1950s. I noted that the stems were covered with thorns and ended with vibrant red flowers. The thorns ...

Understanding the Context

Few plants have been tinkered with by breeders as much as crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) and its relatives. The result is a bevy of beautiful varieties and hybrids that flower most of the year. "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The crown of thorns is a striking houseplant with bright green foliage and tiny flowers enclosed with ... The crown of thorns plant, named for the wreath of spines Christ was forced to wear during his crucifixion, has come a long way in a few decades.

Key Insights

We’ve gone from a single red-flowered species ... This plant had flowers when I brought it inside from the outdoors, but the flowers dropped and it has not flowered for the last two months. Why is this happening? The Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii) ... The Victoria Advocate: Crown of Thorns easy to grow, but watch the spines Treasure Coast Newspapers: Florida gardening: Crown of thorns for summer color in the garden Staten Island Advance: No pain involved in growing Crown of Thorns plant Euphorbia milii, commonly known as Crown of Thorns, is a member of the Euphorbia, or Spurge family, which includes the poinsettia and castor bean plants.

Final Thoughts

Grown as a garden plant in warmer climates, in ... Yahoo: For a splash of color, you can't go wrong with the many varieties of crown of thorns For a splash of color, you can't go wrong with the many varieties of crown of thorns The Straits Times: Root Awakening: Crown of Thorns, sunburnt plants, Climbing Fig and more