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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:

This one is E. milii v. lutea, the blooms form rows:

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

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Susan Hodge on April 28, 2012 at 10:05pm

Permalink Reply by melodee bishop-minasian on May 15, 2012 at 5:24pm

I do have one plant and I just love it. It blooms nearly all the time. Thanks for sharing. Yours are beautifull.

Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Fowler on August 22, 2012 at 10:12am

I can't remember who but someone posted a picture of their Crown of Thorns just a few days ago,I posted on it that someone was looking for one but naturally I couldn't remember your name then either,but w/ some luck you might find it. Sorry I can't remember pertinent info.

Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Fowler on August 22, 2012 at 10:15am

This plant is absolutely gorgeous. Could I grow it in zone 7 and is it a houseplant or a perennial for outside?The blooms are so lovely.

Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Fowler on August 22, 2012 at 10:20am

I've never seen crown of thorns but everyone I've seen on here are so pretty and some are so huge and full.