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Writer's pictureTommy Ganz

Crown of thorns - rosy



It produces a thick green leaf and beautiful flowers that can be red, pink, yellow, white, and salmon. Considered a succulent and stores its water in its thick stems. Its have inch-long spines so plant in a place where people will not brush up against it. It's known as the tropical relative to the poinsettias. Blooms year-round! Can reach 2 feet in its happy place. However a very slow grower. It's cold hardy in zone 9. Winter Hardy Zone 9. Heat tolerant and considered to be drought resistant. Protect from frost damage but should return in the spring. Said to tolerate salt spray. Also said to be deer-resistant. Likes a full sun to part sun location in the landscape. Said to be drought tolerant. Succulents, so great for a rock garden or an area in the landscape that does not receive lots of water and has very well-draining soil. Like other succulents a slow grower. The sap it produces is somewhat toxic to you and your animals so plant in a place that your little munchers do not frequent. You can grow indoors but I'd be worried about the thorns. Said to prefer a minimum of 60 degrees both indoors and outdoors so protect your plant outside during our brief cold snaps with a frost cloth. Like other succulents trim off winter damage and your plant should flush out in the spring Considered to be somewhat of a heavy feeder. Fertilize once or twice a month during the spring and summer. You can use a cactus fertilizer and avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers. You can use a 10-10-10 slow release. Again...Fertilize in the spring, summer, and fall with a good granular slow-release fertilizer. Remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions for application. #StayHealtyGetDirty! #GardeningTheNewAmericanPastime!

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