Euphorbia, Crown of Thorns, Christ Plant, Siamese Lucky Plant
Euphorbiamilii 'Sunray'

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species: milii (MIL-ee-eye)
Cultivar: Sunray

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

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