Euphorbia milii’Cristata '
Euphorbia miliiDes Moul .
Crested Crown of Thorns
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Euphorbia miliif.cristata
home : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia milii’Cristata ' is an impressivesucculent plantwith woody , grayish - dark-brown flattened branches with grey spines . The leave of absence measure up to 1.4 inches ( 3.5 cm ) long and 0.6 inches ( 1.5 atomic number 96 ) wide and are found mainly on new maturation . The spines are up to 1 inch ( 2.5 centimeter ) long . Each specimen has a unequaled conformation . Some growth are stable , but others incline to revert to normal outgrowth .
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The flowers are little , variably red , sometimes pink , yellow , or white . They are up to 0.5 inch ( 1.2 cm ) wide and subtended by a brace of conspicuous petal - like bract .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Euphorbias are very easy to care for . These plants require a little featherbed to become established , but once they are , they are self - sufficient . More give way from too much care and lacrimation than from neglect . Euphorbias needwell - drain soiland wads of sunlight . They are not special about soil pH but can not stand wet territory . Unlike most succulent , Euphorbiadoes not plow long periods of drought well . It may need hebdomadal tearing during the summer . Waterwhenever the soil is dry several inches below the surface . weewee deeply , but do n’t let them sit in wet stain , which can cause root rot . tally some organic matter or fertilizer to the planting hole . run with a half - strength fertilizer monthly if you are growing them in containers or your dirt is poor .
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These succulents can be grown from source , but they can be difficult to burgeon forth ( or even find ) . They are usually propagated by cutting . This can be tricky because of the exuding sap . Rooting hormone is recommended withEuphorbias . They tend to grow problem - loose , but a few pests and disease are to be alert for .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
Euphorbia milii’Cristata ' is a mannikin ofEuphorbia miliiselected for its mutate development .
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