Euphorbia, Crown of Thorns, Christ Plant, Siamese Lucky Plant 'Thai Hybrid'

Euphorbiamilii

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
milii (MIL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Euphorbia splendens var. milii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama

Brea, California

Fort Jones, California

Spring Valley, California

Yreka, California

Fort Pierce, Florida

Melbourne Beach, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Venice, Florida

Whiting, New Jersey

Zanesville, Ohio

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Gardener's Notes:

5
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0
neutral
0
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Monroe, LA | July 2013 | positive

I have had this plant growing now for three years. I bring it in for the winter, and it always scares me when it drops most of its leave...Read More

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North Fort Myers, FL | October 2004 | positive

Hybrid Thai is beautiful when flowering but after storms this year it has lost leaves. It was planted last Sept. 2003. Very little care...Read More

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Saint Petersburg, FL (Zone 10a) | October 2003 | positive

WAS GIVEN A PLANT FROM A FRIEND,I TAKE CUTTINGS OFF MOTHER PLANT.THEY PROGRATE VERY EASILY.IPUT ROOT TONE ON THE CUTTING ALSO WHERE I CUT...Read More

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Jae
Yreka, CA | September 2003 | positive

This plant has been very interesting to grow. I have one red plant with small red flowers and small (3/4-inch) leaves. The tag said it wa...Read More

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Jonesboro, GA (Zone 7b) | August 2003 | positive

I think this is an iteresting plant - thorny stems have a white sticky juice. The plant I am showing is about 6 years old and very slow ...Read More

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