Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep immersed in 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Not Available
Frogs
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA milii
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Crown-of-Thorns
Pepperwort
In German
Dornenkrone
Pepperwort
In French
Couronne d'épines
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Corona de espinas
Pepperwort
In Greek
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Crown -de- espinhos
Pepperwort
In Polish
Korona cierniowa
Pepperwort
In Latin
Coronam de spinis
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Lapidieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Crown-of-Thorns and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Crown-of-Thorns and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Crown-of-Thorns and Pepperwort. Crown-of-Thorns has thorns and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Pepperwort
Season and care of Crown-of-Thorns and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Crown-of-Thorns and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown-of-Thorns season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crown-of-Thorns and Pepperwort Physical Information
Crown-of-Thorns and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crown-of-Thorns and Pepperwort are as follows:
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: Green
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Pepperwort
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown-of-Thorns pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.