Crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii)
Crown of thorns, also known as Christ thorn
*Euphorbia milii*, also called the crown of thorns or Christ thorn, is thought to be linked to the biblical crown of thorns. This plant requires full sunlight and temperatures above 10°C to thrive.
Key Facts About Crown of thorns
Attributes of Crown of thorns
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent, Shrub
Plant Height
90 cm to 1.8 m
Spread
45 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1.2 cm
Flower Color
Red Yellow Pink White Gold
Scientific Classification of Crown of thorns
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Nances, spurges, willows and allies
Family
Spurge
Genus
Spurges
Species
Crown of thorns
Toxicity
Ingestion or skin contact with sap