Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Cancer, Schistosomiasis, Sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Latex
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA milii
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Crown-of-Thorns
Abelia
In German
Dornenkrone
Abelia
In French
Couronne d'épines
Abelia
In Spanish
Corona de espinas
Abelia
In Greek
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Crown -de- espinhos
Abelia
In Polish
Korona cierniowa
Abelia
In Latin
Coronam de spinis
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Dipsacales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Crown-of-Thorns and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Crown-of-Thorns and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Crown-of-Thorns and Abelia. Crown-of-Thorns has thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Crown-of-Thorns does not have fragrant flowers. Crown-of-Thorns has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Abelia has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Crown-of-Thorns and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Abelia
Season and care of Crown-of-Thorns and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Crown-of-Thorns and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown-of-Thorns season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Crown-of-Thorns and Abelia Physical Information
Crown-of-Thorns and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Crown-of-Thorns and Abelia are as follows:
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Abelia
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown-of-Thorns pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crown-of-Thorns needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.