Christ’s thorn (Euphorbia milii var. splendens) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as Christ’s thorn.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Christ’s thorn
Scientific name: Euphorbia milii var. splendens
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse, Houseplants, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden, Sub-tropical
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Christ’s thorn (Euphorbia milii var. splendens) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Christ’s thorn (Euphorbia milii var. splendens) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
