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Does anyone here grow Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns)?
I used to grow a lot of Euphorbias, but not I grow only the milii and milii-type Euphorbias. They're so great because I've always got some in bloom, and some literally bloom all year round. I wanted to share a few of my favorites...
Here are two of the giant Thai hybrids (I only have room for a couple!):
And these are my favorites of the regular sized:
And this is one that usually has solid red flowers, but got this weird one. I was told by a Euphrobia expert it's because the flowers are actually altered leaves, which means this one didn't form quite right:
Anyone else care to show their Crown of Thorns? I never tire of looking at them!
Denise in Omaha
Here are two of the giant Thai hybrids (I only have room for a couple!):
And these are my favorites of the regular sized:
And this is one that usually has solid red flowers, but got this weird one. I was told by a Euphrobia expert it's because the flowers are actually altered leaves, which means this one didn't form quite right:
Anyone else care to show their Crown of Thorns? I never tire of looking at them!
Denise in Omaha
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Permalink Reply by Dale La Forest on -
Hi Denise, those are terrific photos or some pretyy new suphorbia hybrids. Several years ago, I decided not to collect euphorbia as a way to limit mt hobyy because of limited space. Tou sure grow nice plants.
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Contributing GardenerPermalink Reply by Freddy J. Hill on -
I grow several in Oklahoma. I had a 'spendens' in my front window that bloomed continually for 2-1/2 years. Splendens has slightly larger leaves and is great with the proper matching pot. I also have a few of the others, but none of the Thai varieties. This is a plant I recommend to many others. If they get too leggy, just prune them back; reshaping for more bushyness and reroot the cuttings as a thick grouping or as single specimens. With several plants in the collection, I always hate to see them go dormant in the greenhouse; try to keep one or two inside for continuous color.
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Permalink Reply by Denise on -
Freddy,
I think I still have a splendens somewhere in my collection - leaves larger than the old-fashioned Crown of Thorns, red flowers. And you're right - they root pretty easy. But I had one that had gotten too large (I think it was the white flowering one) and I whacked it back this summer - started all kinds of little pots of it, gave some away and the ones I kept are doing nicely. But the "mother" plant acted differently than those I've pruned in the past - everyplace where I cut it, the new growth was deformed and gnarly. I haven't had that happen in the past, so I have no idea if it's the variety or some condition or pest it picked up outside. Any ideas on why this might have happened?
Denise in Omaha
Freddy J. Hill said:I grow several in Oklahoma. I had a 'spendens' in my front window that bloomed continually for 2-1/2 years. Splendens has slightly larger leaves and is great with the proper matching pot. I also have a few of the others, but none of the Thai varieties. This is a plant I recommend to many others. If they get too leggy, just prune them back; reshaping for more bushyness and reroot the cuttings as a thick grouping or as single specimens. With several plants in the collection, I always hate to see them go dormant in the greenhouse; try to keep one or two inside for continuous color. -
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Contributing GardenerPermalink Reply by Freddy J. Hill on -
If it is definitely putting on growth, even knarly, it may be going crestate. I had the most beautiful millii crest for a couple of years, before it suffered from a long rainy spell and rotted. Hand on to that plant and give it a shot of fertilizer next spring, you may have a prize.
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Permalink Reply by Terri Penman on -
Yes, I have three and they are not amongst my favorites because I find the thorns very unfriendly looking in the succulent garden. Mine is red and I have the gardener cut it back to keep the stalks from growing too long with a blossom on the end. So far, they are looking bushier. Really nice to see your pictures - the leaves on your Mili look much fuller than mine - I will post a picture in a few days, maybe you can give me some suggestions.
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Permalink Reply by Denise on
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Terri,
I'm not a huge fan of thorny plants in general, but Crown of Thorns are the exception to my rule. Thorns aren't terribly vicious, and the flowers offset the "thorny" aspects of the plant. To keep a fuller look, I keep mine well watered. They don't need to go dormant like most Euphorbias. Mine flower almost constantly. They all take a break now and then, but you can't beat a plant that blooms 8-10 months out of the year!
Denise in Omaha
Terri Penman said:Yes, I have three and they are not amongst my favorites because I find the thorns very unfriendly looking in the succulent garden. Mine is red and I have the gardener cut it back to keep the stalks from growing too long with a blossom on the end. So far, they are looking bushier. Really nice to see your pictures - the leaves on your Mili look much fuller than mine - I will post a picture in a few days, maybe you can give me some suggestions. -
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Permalink Reply by susie martin maynard on -
I have a very nice yellow one, a large red one, and a peachy=pink one- all blooming- all year round- we had 32 degrees this morning, and still blooming/
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Permalink Reply by Denise on
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Susie,
That's the best thing about Crown of Thorns - middle of winter, not a flower in sight except the Crown of Thorns! They brighten the dreariest winter day...
Denise in Omaha
susie martin maynard said:I have a very nice yellow one, a large red one, and a peachy=pink one- all blooming- all year round- we had 32 degrees this morning, and still blooming/ -
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Permalink Reply by Hjordis Owens on -
Well, I only have the red variety and I have to take mine into the greenhouse even in zone 8b (Gainesville,Fl area); however, in a greenhouse with bromeliads, it's not the only plant in bloom through the winter. I would like to learn more about the succulent and cacti families.
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Permalink Reply by Ruth E. Darr on -
Dear Denise in Omaha
Do you happen to know where I may purchase the thai hybrids featured in your October 29, 2009 post.
I trust they would do well in SW Florida as an outside plant or perhaps an inside plant.
Thank you,
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Contributing GardenerPermalink Reply by Freddy J. Hill on -
Ruth, go to CactusMall or CSSA and locate your local Cactus and Succulent Affiliate. Many of these members are growers and collectors and they could sell directly in your area or by e-mail.
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Permalink Reply by Pauline Sweeney/Z9 FL on -
This beautiful plant is at Bok Tower Gardens in Florida. There was a matching one on the other side of the entrance. I never knew they could grow this large.
Last year, I was at a yard sale and was amazed by the 2 large peach ones near the driveway. The man wrapped a stem with newspaper and cut off about 1' and gave it to me. He said that someone had done that for him and he likes to share. It's rooted now so I am hoping for lots of flowers soon. -
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