My third Euphorbia milii ‘Crown of Thorns’ plant (I call him Sweetie) is blooming like crazy right now:
Sweetie is the offspring of Elise, who is the offspring of Ellie. All three Euphorbias are blooming right now. That’s because all three get fertilizer regularly, and – this is key – they also get lots of bright light. They each live in the foyer, which faces southwest. They get abundant sunshine this time of year and in turn, I get abundant blooms.
I’m quite fond of these plants, because I think those blossoms/bracts are adorable, plus they are easy houseplants. They don’t complain, they don’t ask for much. They do have harsh thorns and a wicked sap, but those are not problems for me unless I’m repotting or pruning them. (Then I simply use tongs and gloves – problems solved.)
When it comes time to water them, instead of sticking my finger in the soil to see if they need water (and therefore risking my finger to their thorns), I just pick up the container. If it’s light, I water. If it’s heavy, I don’t. Easy peasy.
But mostly I like them because they’re adorable.
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January 23, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Nancy Popp Mumpton
They certainly are adorable! I’m waiting for mine to bloom soon but they are outside on my AZ patio so it takes a little longer because of the cool weather.
January 24, 2012 at 4:14 am
goodtogrow
Haha, I think your AZ cool weather is like most people’s idea of balmy.
What color are the bracts on your plant? Maybe we could trade sometime. I love those reddish ones.
January 27, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Nancy Popp Mumpton
I have a white one just like yours. I also have a “mini” variety that says it is yellow but it has not bloomed. I got it late last spring and no flowers yet. When it flowers, I will let you know and, if different, I could send you a cutting. Sorry that I don’t have any red ones because mine died a few years back.