Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Obovate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
  
Rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Cancer, Schistosomiasis, Sedative
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Latex
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA milii
  
Rosa blanda
  
Common Name
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
  
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
  
In Hindi
Crown-of-Thorns
  
Rosa blanda
  
In German
Dornenkrone
  
Rosa blanda
  
In French
Couronne d'épines
  
Rosa blanda
  
In Spanish
Corona de espinas
  
Rosa blanda
  
In Greek
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
  
ροζ μίγμα
  
In Portuguese
Crown -de- espinhos
  
Rosa blanda
  
In Polish
Korona cierniowa
  
Rosa blanda
  
In Latin
Coronam de spinis
  
Rosa blanda
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Euphorbia
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Euphorbieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Meadow Rose
Season and care of Crown-of-Thorns and Meadow Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Crown-of-Thorns and Meadow Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown-of-Thorns season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Crown-of-Thorns and Meadow Rose Physical Information
Crown-of-Thorns and Meadow Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Crown-of-Thorns and Meadow Rose are as follows:
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: Green
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
- Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Meadow Rose
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Meadow Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown-of-Thorns pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Rose 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 Meadow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.