Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
  
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas
  
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Red, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Obovate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
  
10-10-10
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
  
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Cancer, Schistosomiasis, Sedative
  
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Latex
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA milii
  
DIERVILLA lonicera
  
Common Name
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
  
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
  
In Hindi
Crown-of-Thorns
  
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
  
In German
Dornenkrone
  
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
  
In French
Couronne d'épines
  
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
  
In Spanish
Corona de espinas
  
Bush madreselva
Planta
  
In Greek
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
  
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
  
In Portuguese
Crown -de- espinhos
  
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
  
In Polish
Korona cierniowa
  
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
  
In Latin
Coronam de spinis
  
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Dipsacales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Caprifoliaceae
  
Genus
Euphorbia
  
Diervilla
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Euphorbieae
  
Diervilleae
  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Crown-of-Thorns and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Crown-of-Thorns and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown-of-Thorns season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crown-of-Thorns and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Crown-of-Thorns and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Crown-of-Thorns and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown-of-Thorns pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Crown-of-Thorns needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.