Plant profile
Crown of Thorns
Euphorbia milii
Tough flowering succulent with colorful bracts and spiny stems.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 7-10 days
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Medium
Space
Medium space, up to 120 cm
Typical cost
₹120-300
Why it works
Good fit notes
Tough flowering succulent
Care tip: Bright sun keeps flowering stronger
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Crown of thorns has irritating Euphorbia latex and thorns; unsafe for pets and children if chewed or handled roughly.
Wear gloves when pruning; keep away from pets and toddlers.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose compact plants with firm stems and no sap wounds.
- Avoid placement where thorns contact people/pets.
Avoid
- Leaking sap
- Soft base
- Mealybugs
- Sold as pet-safe
Plant personality
Useful traits
Crown of thorns flowers well in bright sun and lean conditions.
It combines two hazards: thorns and irritating latex.
It is low-water but not low-risk.
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