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| Euphrobia milii (yoo-FOR-bee-ah MIL-ee-eye) | |||
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| GENUS | SPECIES | VARIETY/CULTIVAR | COMMON NAME |
| Euphorbia | milii | see below | Crown of Thorns |
| BLOOM COLOR | FOLIAGE COLOR | PLANT HEIGHT | PLANT SPREAD |
| Blooming occurs throughout the year; more with rain after a period of drought. | 1" green, thorny stems | Trim to keep shape. Restrict heavy pruning to summer months. | Groundcover or small shrub, 24" apart. |
| LIGHT | MOISTURE | BUTTERFLY | HUMMINGBIRD |
| Full to partial sun | Do not over water. Drought tolerant. | ||
| TEMPERATURE | NUTRITION | NATIVE | POISON |
| Cultural practices would be similar to growing cacti or succulents. Leaves darken when cold | Not a heavy feeder | Western Madagascar | Milky sap is toxic, wear gloves to protect hands from irritation |
| SALT | WIND | PESTS | DISEASES |
| High salt tolerance | Tolerant of windy areas | Fungus if over- watered | |
| DESCRIPTION | |||
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The unusual blooms are made up of small flowers surrounded by colorful
bracts. Great for low maintenance groundcover. |
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| Year-round: 6" | |||
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