What is the Thorns crown plant?

The crown of the crown of thorns or euphorbia splendens is succulent, woody, permanent shrub most commonly used as a decorative plant for its clusters of small flowers. As the name suggests, the stem of the Thorns crown is densely covered with thorny spikes, every up to half an inch (1.27 cm) long. Unlike most succulents, the plant grows bright green leaves that last several months before the apostate. Plants could produce pink, white, red or yellow flowers and germinated in clusters from new growth at the ends of branches. These flowers have no scent. The branches usually spread about 1 foot (0.3 m). Shorter dwarf plants suitable for internal growth are also widely available.

Native Madagascar, Thorns Crown plant thrives in a hot, arid climate with lots of direct sunlight. In colder areas it does not do well and temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius) cause the leaves of the plant to drop prematurely. Gardeners in cold areas growThe crown of thorns in containers or as houseplants.

Water can also be a problem for this plant. In excessive watering, the Thorns crown branches could become fungal and its leaves could increase yellow. The best results are necessary to achieve the best results and the soil should be allowed to dry between watering. If the plant is not in flower, less water is required.

The plant has common names such as Christ's Thorn or Christ's Crown, so many people assume that the crown of thorns that Jesus wore Jesus was made from the Thorns crown. However, this seems unlikely because the plant is not believed that it was known in the Mediterranean region at that time. Experts continue to discuss the source of the Thorns Jesus, with the thorn of Jerusalem there is a likely possibility.

All parts of the Thorns crown are poisonous and are dangerous to humans and many other animals. TheseIny should not be grown where pets, grazing animals or even young children could take nibble. Gloves are also a good idea to handle the plant. Not only do thorns are likely to pierce unprotected skin, but the sap of plants can also cause irritation and skin inflammation similar to poisonous ivy.