Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Bacterial fruit blotch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bonsai
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA milii
CITRUS sinensis 'Washington'
Common Name
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
Navel Orange, Washington Navel Orange
In Hindi
Crown-of-Thorns
संतरा
In German
Dornenkrone
Navel Orange
In French
Couronne d'épines
Navel Orange
In Spanish
Corona de espinas
Naranja de ombligo o «navel»
In Greek
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
Navel Orange
In Portuguese
Crown -de- espinhos
Navel Orange
In Polish
Korona cierniowa
Pomarańcza
In Latin
Coronam de spinis
Apelsīns
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Citreae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Navel Orange
Season and care of Crown-of-Thorns and Navel Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Crown-of-Thorns and Navel Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown-of-Thorns season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Navel Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand and for Navel Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral and for Navel Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crown-of-Thorns and Navel Orange Physical Information
Crown-of-Thorns and Navel Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Navel Orange height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crown-of-Thorns and Navel Orange are as follows:
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: Green
Navel Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Navel Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Navel Orange
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Navel Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown-of-Thorns pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Navel Orange 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 Navel Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.