Euphorbia milii Common name: Forever Plant,                         Crown of Thorns	Indicates sun requirement      Full sun      Half sun      Semi-shade      Shade   Indicates Water requirement         High water requirement.     Water every 1-2 days.          Medium water requirement.     Water every 3-7 days.          Low water requirement.     Water every 7-14 days.
Description This native to Madagascar is a low growing succulent species. It is an evergreen, spreading or climbing shrub with few leaves but many thorns. Grows to about 1m (3ft) and pairs of rounded scarlet bracts make what look like flattened clusters of four-petalled flowers throughout much of the year. The sparse foliage on its extremely thorny stems consists of bright green leaves near the branch tips. Euphorbia milii var.splendii is the most commonly cultivated. This specimen forms a mound of tangled branches up to 60cm (2ft) in length with pinkish red flower bracts. Euphorbia milii 'Lutea' has cream bracts.
Growing Warm-temperate to tropical climates. Adapts to most soils. Best grown as a specimen plant in an out-of-the-way corner or in a pot away from paths and steps to avoid potential injury! (see Euphorbia)