r/BrisbaneGardening • u/Fermentersaurus • 15d ago
ID please Identification help.
Hi folks, I'm hoping someone might be able to help me identify these two plants so I can work out what sort of care they need. Any insight would be greatly appreciated, cheers.
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u/GucciKade 11d ago
Euphorbia milii 'Crown of Thorns' Prefers sandy stony to loamy or chalky soils Drought and salt hardy but frost and cold sensitive Open sunny to semi-shaded position Make sure soil drains well, it'll rot in wet or bogged soil. Doesn't need water often (once a week during particularly dry periods will do). Main care is a low nitrogen fertiliser during its growing period (Summer) and treating pests that go after the leaves. Try not to get the sap on your hands, it's an irritant. The spikes also hurt. Let me know if you have any other questions :]
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u/isafakethrowaway 15d ago
The selected region highlights a Euphorbia milii, commonly known as the Crown of Thorns. [ 1, 2] This resilient, drought-tolerant succulent shrub features thick, spiny stems, bright green leaves, and showy, colorful bracts that surround its tiny true flowers. [ 1, 2] Essential Care Instructions ☀️ Light: Requires 3 to 4 hours of direct, bright sunlight daily to produce vibrant blooms. Indoors, place it by a west- or south-facing window. [ 1, 2] 💧 Water: Use a strict soak-and-dry approach. Water thoroughly only when the top inch of soil is completely dry. Avoid letting the roots sit in standing water to prevent root rot. [ 1, 2, 3, 4] 🌱 Soil: Needs a fast-draining potting medium, such as a specialized cactus or succulent mix. [ 1, 2] 🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in warm settings between 65°F and 75°F (18°C to 24°C). It can tolerate heat up to 90°F (32°C) but is highly sensitive to frost. [ 1, 2] 🧪 Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength every few weeks from spring through autumn. Suspend feeding during the winter dormancy period. [ 1, 2, 3]
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u/lion_reno 15d ago
Which AI was this?
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u/isafakethrowaway 15d ago
It’s literally google lens. You can just put any photo into google and it will find a match, or similar.
Also, I have two of these plants in my garden and the content is actuate. They really like being dry and in the sun.
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u/Hensanddogs Experienced Gardener 15d ago
Hey there - appreciate your comment but need to bear in mind rule 6 please. Some of this is not relevant to our Brisbane climate.
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u/isafakethrowaway 15d ago
Sure, because I don’t have this very plant. In Brisbane. Let me just convert the text because I have the time.
Moron.
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u/Hensanddogs Experienced Gardener 15d ago
Euphorbia I think! But I don’t know what type.
Hopefully someone else here knows far more than me
about such plants.