Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Madagascar
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Cancer, Schistosomiasis, Sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Latex
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA milii
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Crown-of-Thorns
Chionodoxa
In German
Dornenkrone
Chionodoxa
In French
Couronne d'épines
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Corona de espinas
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Crown -de- espinhos
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Korona cierniowa
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Coronam de spinis
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Euphorbiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Crown-of-Thorns and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Crown-of-Thorns and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Crown-of-Thorns and Chionodoxa. Crown-of-Thorns has thorns and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Crown-of-Thorns and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Crown-of-Thorns and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown-of-Thorns season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crown-of-Thorns and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Crown-of-Thorns and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Crown-of-Thorns and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Chionodoxa
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown-of-Thorns pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crown-of-Thorns needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.