From spring to autumn, which would be its growth period, water every 15 days, abundant watering and wait until the soil is very dry again. Irrigation does not have to be excessive. The ideal substrate for cacti has to be combined with sand and gravel, so that they have good drainage, humidity and excess water are not good. It is essential that they have good drainage, both in the soil and in a pot. They can withstand low temperatures, around 0✬.

They prefer places with direct light or that have good lighting, preferably next to a window, on a balcony, a terrace or in your Garden. They are showy plants, very pretty and that practically do not need much maintenance. Being very easy to care for, it makes it the perfect companion in our home. We must also make sure that it is in a sunny room and ensure a pot that drains the water correctly. The Espina de Cristo is perfect to have it inside the home since it does not reach a large span, is very decorative and withstands heating very well in winter times. The flowering of this species comes between the winter and spring seasons, giving small clustered yellow flowers with leaves that are born from the flower and that differ from the original leaves. These, have an oblong shape, are green with a thorn at the base of the leaf, connecting it with the stem. It has a short stem with thorns that can measure up to 1.5 centimeters long, between which the leaves are formed. Euphorbia Milii is known by its common names like “Espina de Cristo” or “Corona de Espinas”, it belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and is endemic to Madagascar.

Corona de cristo original