Euphorbia miliif.luteaLeandri
Euphorbia miliiDes Moul .
yellow-bellied Crown of Thorns
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Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia miliif.luteais a yellow - flowered form ofEuphorbia milii .
Euphorbia miliif.luteais a much - prongy succulent shrub with woody , obscurely 3- to 5 - angled , grayish - brown branches with numerous astute gray spines and green leaf clustered primarily at the branch tips . It grows up to 6 foot ( 1.8 m ) tall . Leaves are obovate , up to 2 inch ( 5 cm ) long , and 0.7 inches ( 1.8 cm ) widely . Spines are up to 1 column inch ( 2.5 cm ) long .
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The tiny flowers are lily-livered to greenish - yellow , envelop within long - lasting , petal - alike , variably yellow bracts . They come along all year round but in the main in spring and summertime .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° century ) .
Crown of Thorns does well in even the poorestsoil , provide it is well - drained and does not rest damp . It opt a localisation in full Dominicus but will suffer some shadiness for a component part of the sidereal day . A tough industrial plant , Crown of Thorns , is a good alternative for a seaside fix with salt spray or soil with in high spirits salt content . If you grow your Crown of Thorns as ahouseplant , rank it in an uncovered window , ensuring it receives maximal sunlight . Although drouth is tolerant , you may stimulate your plant to retain its leaf and frequently blossom bywatering it regularlyandgiving it an occasional fertiliser . learn fertiliser labels and choose a basic , balanced formula without added micro - nutrients since the plant is sensitive to boron .
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This flora benefits from some light pruning as it mature . Remove some older , leafless branches at the end of each growing season to stimulate newfangled ontogenesis in spring . Clear away dead leaves and any dropped , matted flowers to allow the grease to dry out well and reduce the likelihood of fungous disease . If you point out any chocolate-brown stem or leaves on your plant life , curve these back to sound tissue paper to keep rot from spread out through your plant . If you get your plant life indoors and wish to move it alfresco in warmer conditions , keep it in partial shade for a workweek or two until it acclimatise to bright sunlight .
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