Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Cancer, Schistosomiasis, Sedative
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Latex
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA milii
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Crown-of-Thorns
sasanqua
In German
Dornenkrone
sasanqua
In French
Couronne d'épines
sasanqua
In Spanish
Corona de espinas
sasanqua
In Greek
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Crown -de- espinhos
Sasankya
In Polish
Korona cierniowa
Sasankya
In Latin
Coronam de spinis
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Theales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Sasanqua
Season and care of Crown-of-Thorns and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Crown-of-Thorns and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown-of-Thorns season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Crown-of-Thorns and Sasanqua Physical Information
Crown-of-Thorns and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Crown-of-Thorns and Sasanqua are as follows:
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Sasanqua
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown-of-Thorns pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crown-of-Thorns needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.