Crown of thorns, also commonly known by its scientific name Euphorbia milii, is a pretty but thorny succulent tropical shrub. One of its typical characteristics is that it can bloom in many colors ...

My first recollection of the plant crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) was at my aunt’s home in the 1950s. I noted that the stems were covered with thorns and ended with vibrant red flowers.

A Crown of Thorns will produce flowers nearly all year long, but especially during the winter months. However, what we think of as the flowers actually are bracts, brightly colored modified leaves ...

Crown of thorns, native to Madagascar, is a succulent species that, in the wild, grows 4 feet tall and displays red flowers on extremely spiny and spindly stems.

Description: This member of the milkweed or spurge family grows neatly in a pot and brings strong red-family color to the winter garden. A spiny shrub much like a succulent, it grows slowly to 4 ...

Crown of thorns plants like the sun of a south-facing window during the winter months. They can also adapt to partial sun for short periods of time.

Foraging for flowers and vines provides a unique creative experience. ... Spray paint can be used to make the crown of thorns stand out with a particular color.

The crown of thorns plant, named for the wreath of spines Christ was forced to wear during his crucifixion, has come a long way in a few decades. We’ve gone from a single red-flowered species ...

However, as the name "crown of thorns" suggests, the plant is covered with 1-inch-long very sharp spines, which means it’s not an ideal plant to have in your home if you have curious kids or pets.