The Euphorbia Mili plant is known by many other popular names, such as, ‘the crown of thorns’, ‘Christ plant’, and ‘Christ’s thorn’. It is a beautiful perennial, succulent plant that is native to Madagascar, an island country off the coast of Africa. The plant belongs to the spurge family Euphorbiaceae, and is commonly used as an ornamental plant. The flowers of the plant come in shades of red and white and are shaped like discs, among densely thorny stems and bright green leaves.

Benefits of Euphorbia Mili Plant

Ornamental Beauty :

The Euphorbia Mili flowering plant comes in shades of red and white flowers that are shaped like discs sitting on top of leaf bouquets. It is an alluring ornamental houseplant. 

Drought Tolerant

The Euphorbia Mili plant is a succulent and hence stores water in its stems. Due to this phenomenon, its watering needs are quite low.

Low Maintenance:

The flowers are very easy to care for and thrive well in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. The plant can bloom all year round with minimum care and will add a dash of color to your garden.

Easy to Propagate

The Euphorbia Mili plant can easily be propagated from tip-cuttings.

Care Tips for Euphorbia Mili Plant

Watering :

The soil for the Euphorbia Mili plant has low water requirements. Water the plant only when the top one-inch layer of the soil looks completely dry.

Light :

The Euphorbia Mili plant loves bright sunlight for at least 4-5 hours a day.

Placement :

Euphorbia Mili is an outdoor plant. It should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight. However, if you plan to place the plant indoors, make sure to place it in a bright indirect sunlight spot.

Fertilization :

The Euphorbia Mili is a very forgiving plant and does not need much fertilizer. Just add vermicompost to the plant twice a year and it will be happy.

Ideal Soil Mix :

Euphorbia Mili plants prefer well-draining soil. The ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%)

Pruning :

Keep pruning the Euphorbia Mili plant to encourage flower growth and to make its spread wide. The plant can easily be propagated from tip-cuttings.

Pest Control :

The Euphorbia Mili plant is less susceptible to pest attacks. However, as a precautionary measure, spray the plant with neem spray once a month.

Frequently Asked Questions about Euphorbia Mili Plant

1. Where does the Euphorbia Mili plant grow best?

The Euphorbia Mili plant is a non-fussy plant and grows well in the ground as well as in small or medium-sized pots.

2. What is the flowering season for Euphorbia?

The Euphorbia mili blooms throughout the year.

3. Is the Euphorbia Mili plant fragrant?

The flowers of the Euphorbia Mili come in beautiful shades but are not fragrant.

4. What is the best soil for Euphorbia Mili?

The Euphorbia Mili grows best in sandy, well-draining soil, which does not retain water for long.

5. How fast does the Euphorbia Mili plant grow?

The Euphorbia Mili plant grows at a moderate speed and the stems are rich, in leaf growth.

6. Where can I buy Euphorbia Mili plants? 

Head over to Urvann, India’s favorite online nursery, and browse from their extensive collection of plants.

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