{"product_id":"crown-of-thorns","title":"Crown of Thorns Plant, Euphorbia milii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tough, spiny windowsill shrub that blooms nearly all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) has glossy green leaves and clusters of small, bright bracts that last for weeks. Choose soft butter-yellow or clean white. It is a succulent from Madagascar, so it handles dry air and a missed watering far better than a thirsty tropical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a sunny window and a habit of forgetting to water, this is your plant. It stays compact, it flowers on and off through the year, and it is hard to kill with neglect. The bracts hold their color for a long time, so a single plant keeps a bright corner looking cheerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA live crown of thorns in a 4\" grower's nursery pot, in the color you choose. Flowering varies by plant and season, so your plant may arrive with a few blooms, in bud or between flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare card\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light, including a few hours of direct sun. More light means more flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply, then let the soil dry out completely. Water less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal room temperatures. Keep it above about 50°F and away from cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2 feet tall indoors, with spiny, branching stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePets:\u003c\/strong\u003e We don't make a pet-safety claim for this plant. Keep it out of reach of pets that like to chew leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for a crown of thorns plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive it as much light as you can, including a few hours of direct sun, and let the soil dry fully between waterings. Use a gritty, fast-draining mix and water less in winter. It prefers to stay on the dry side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I propagate a crown of thorns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake a 3 to 4 inch stem cutting in spring or summer and wear gloves, because the milky sap can irritate skin. Let the cut end dry for a few days until it calluses, then set it in a dry cactus mix. Water lightly once roots form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prune a crown of thorns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrune in spring to shape the plant or cut back leggy stems. Wear gloves, rinse sap off skin and tools with warm water, and cut just above a leaf node.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a crown of thorns come back every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a long-lived perennial shrub. It may drop some leaves in winter or when stressed, then regrow once it gets bright light and warmth again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palma","offers":[{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":50667288526946,"sku":"4_CROWN.OF.THORN_YELLOW","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":50667432345698,"sku":"4_CROWN.OF.THORN_WHITE","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/1646\/1154\/files\/crown-of-thorns-palma-main.jpg?v=1792073101","url":"https:\/\/palmaplants.com\/products\/crown-of-thorns","provider":"Palma Botanical Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}