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Euphorbia milii
Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns)
Thorny succulent stems with colourful bracts. Wear gloves; avoid irritating milky sap.
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Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns) · Euphorbia milii
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Full sun
- Habit
- Water-storing succulent
- Character
- Thorny succulent stems with colourful bracts
- Root medium
- Fast-draining succulent mix
- Display
- Flowers and sculptural stems
- Supplied size
- Approx. 20 cm plant height
Hong Kong growing tips
- Handling
- Wear gloves; avoid irritating milky sap
- Rain shelter
- Protect the root pot from prolonged soaking
- Rain shelter
- Keep long wet spells off the root pot
- Root drying
- Let the mix dry appropriately before watering
- Acclimation
- Increase sun exposure gradually
- Pot choice
- Choose drainage, not a sealed decorative bowl
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Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with full sun, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use fast-draining succulent mix. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Wear gloves; avoid irritating milky sap.
Care in Hong Kong
- Rain shelterProtect the root pot from prolonged soaking
- Rain shelterKeep long wet spells off the root pot
- Root dryingLet the mix dry appropriately before watering
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
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Low aromatic foliage works at a sunny edge; keep its drier root mix in a separate container.
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Frequently asked questions
Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns)
Are the coloured parts all petals?
The showy colour comes mainly from bracts around small flowers, rather than a large conventional flower.
Can I place it where pets brush past?
Choose another position. Thorns and irritating sap make a clear, inaccessible display safer.
Does a soft leaf always need more water?
No. Check root-zone moisture first; both prolonged dryness and damaged wet roots can cause soft growth.
Can I move it straight from shade into hot sun?
Acclimate it gradually and watch for scorching, even when the mature plant tolerates sun.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.