Crown Of Thorns Seeds - Flower Plant

Crown of Thorns is a drought-tolerant flowering succulent shrub grown for its colorful blooms and thorny stems. It is well suited to warm climates and is commonly cultivated in containers, rock gardens, borders, and landscape plantings. The plant produces clusters of small flowers surrounded by colorful bracts over an extended blooming period. It grows best in well-drained soil with ample sunlight and requires moderate watering once established.

Features

• Flowering succulent shrub with thorny stems
• Produces colorful blooms over an extended season
• Suitable for containers, borders, and rock gardens
• Adapted to warm and dry climates
• Performs well in well-drained soil
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Suitable for ornamental landscape planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Euphorbia milii
• Common Name (US): Crown of Thorns
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Flowering Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen succulent shrub
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days at 70-80°F (21-27°C) in well-drained, lightly moist growing medium
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or cactus potting mix
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; allow soil to dry between watering
• Mature Plant Size: 2-6 feet tall, 2-3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches apart