Euphorbia milii 'Thai hybrids' (Crown of thorns)

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Euphorbia milii 'Thai hybrids' (Crown of thorns)

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Botanical Name Euphorbia milii
Family Euphorbiaceae
Genus Euphorbia
Specie Milii
Local Name in Urdu Unknown
Common Name Crown of thorns
Life Cycle Perennial
Cultivar Name 'Thai hybrids'
Fragrant or Not No
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) Bushy shrub
Height 2-4 ft
Spacing 3-5 ft
Flowering Months Sprint to fall
Flower Color Red, white, pink, yellow, bi-colours
Growing Areas All warm areas, Punjab, Sindh
Frost Tender Yes
Exposure Sun/part shade
Soil pH 6.0-7.2
Propagation Semi-hardwood/softwood cuttings
Uses Border, hedging, pot plant
Other Details Versatile and dependable plant with many uses, can be pruned and trained to form a hedge or used as a pot plant. The plant is a heavy bloomer and should be fertilized properly during growing season from spring to early fall to unlock the bloom potential. The plant is available in diverse forms and colours, Thai hybrids' are the most famous for their large blooms and different colour forms including greens and many bi-colours, the plant loses its leaves in winter and starts to re-grow from early spring.
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