Euphorbia, Thai Crown of Thorns 'Valentine'

Euphorbiax lomi

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Yuma, Arizona

Clayton, California

Long Beach, California

Perris, California

Naples, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Katy, Texas

Livingston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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P
Sarasota, FL | August 2010 | positive

This plant flowers all year here in a protected area in zone 9b. It needs full sun, very little fertilizer, low to moderate water, and we...Read More

D
Long Beach, CA (Zone 10b) | April 2007 | positive

Grown in Thailand for the auspicious quality of the clusters of blooms.
The blooms start in pairs and then double and double again...Read More

K
West Covina, CA (Zone 9a) | August 2004 | positive

this plant has been grown for more than 12 months in a 4 inch pot under a flourescent lamp and has flourished.

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