Crown of thorns
Euphorbia milii · Spurges · Spurge family
Also known as: Christ Plant · Christ Thorn
Easy30–90cmNot pet-safe
Crown of thorns care at a glance
Crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Crown of thorns
Possible pests on Crown of thorns include Mealybugs, Scale insects, Spider mites and Thrips. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Grey mould and Leaf spot. Crown of thorns is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Spider mites Low
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Grey mould Medium
- Leaf spot Low
Toxicity
- Diterpene-ester latex High
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Crown of thorns
- Which pests affect Crown of thorns?
- Possible pests on Crown of thorns include Mealybugs, Scale insects, Spider mites and Thrips.
- Which diseases affect Crown of thorns?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Grey mould and Leaf spot.
- Is Crown of thorns toxic to cats and dogs?
- Crown of thorns is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Crown of thorns need?
- Crown of thorns has a low water requirement.
- What light does Crown of thorns need?
- Crown of thorns prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Crown of thorns frost-hardy?
- Crown of thorns is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.