Crown of Thorns

The Crown Of Thorns (Euphorbia milii) species is native to Madagascar. The species name commemorates Baron Milius, once Governor of Réunion, who introduced the species to France in 1821. It is suspected that the species was introduced to the Middle East in ancient times. The plant gets its common name from the legend that the thorny crown worn by Jesus at his crucifixion was made from sections of this plant. Heat tolerant and drought resistant, the crown of thorns plant is a real gem. You can plant crown of thorns in the garden in warm climates. Crown Of Thorns is one of the few succulents with real leaves that are thick, fleshy, and tear-shaped. The leaves appear on stems that are armed with sharp, inch-long spines. You should plant Crown Of Thorns euphorbia shrubs in full sun for best blossoms. The plants also tolerate salt spray. If you are lucky enough to live in one of the warmer areas of the country, you’ll enjoy growing crown of thorns outdoors as a small shrub outdoors. It even