Crown-of-Thorns 'Charlotte'
Crown-of-Thorns 'Charlotte'
Crown-of-Thorns 'Charlotte'

Crown-of-Thorns 'Charlotte'

$12.99
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Crown of Thorns ‘Charlotte’ is a compact, branching succulent shrub with thick stems covered in sharp thorns and attractive clusters of small flowers surrounded by colourful bracts. It can bloom for much of the year when provided with strong light and warm growing conditions, making it a colourful and long-lasting indoor plant.
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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Easy

Water:

Moderate Watering

Humidity:

Average household humidity is suitable, and high humidity should be avoided, particularly when air circulation is poor.

Pet Friendly:

Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. The milky latex sap is irritating and can cause mouth, skin, and gastrointestinal irritation. The sharp thorns can also cause physical injury. Wear gloves when handling or pruning.

Light:

Bright Direct Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Crown of Thorns ‘Charlotte’, Crown of Thorns, Christ Plant

Scientific Name:

Euphorbia milii ‘Charlotte’

Country Of Origin

Native to Madagascar, where Euphorbia milii grows in warm, dry environments.

Growth Rate:

Slow - Moderate

Soil Type:

A very well-draining cactus or succulent soil mix. Adding perlite, pumice, or coarse sand can improve drainage. Use a container with drainage holes to prevent waterlogged roots.

Fertilize:

Seasonally

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Aphids

Aphids

What To Look For: Small soft-bodied insects (green, yellow, black or orange) usually congregating on new growth, stems or leaf undersides. Sticky residue (“honeydew”) on leaves or nearby surfaces, sometimes with sooty mold developing on it. Distorted or curling leaves, wilting, slow growth.

How To Treat: Isolate the infested plant to prevent spread. Blast with water to dislodge many adults, especially on newer growth. Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover the leaf underside and new growth. Repeat treatments every 7 days or so until no new signs appear. (Since they reproduce quickly)

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.

Scale Insects

Scale Insects

What To Look For: Small oval or round bumps on stems or leaves; they may look like part of the plant. Sticky residue/honeydew, sooty mold. Yellowing leaves, leaf drop, and decline in plant vigour.

How To Treat: Physically scrape or wipe off scale insects when you see them; use your fingernail or a soft brush. Use horticultural/plant-safe oils or insecticidal soap when the crawler stage is active. Re-inspect regularly because scale eggs and crawlers can hide under shells.

Whiteflies

Whiteflies

What To Look For: Tiny white winged insects that fly up when you disturb the plant. Adults are often found on leaf undersides. Leaves turning yellow, dropping; sticky honeydew; sooty mold may develop.

How To Treat: Use yellow sticky traps near the plant to monitor and reduce adult whiteflies. Spray underside of leaves with insecticidal soap; cover leaf undersides thoroughly. Repeat treatments weekly until no new signs are present.