If I'm planting a crown of thorns plant in the ground. Should I put some planter mix around it or just put it in the ground. What should I fertilize it with and how often?
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Euphorbia Milii- better known as Crown Of Thorns or Christ Thorn. These plants are hardy in zones 10 and above. Requires full sun and very warm/hot temperatures when placed outside. Planter mix will be ok , but needs a lot of sun and water to get established. This plant/shrub will need protecting from frost and freeze. Dress the part when planting this. Leather gloves are the best for the sharp spins and sap that often irritate your skin. en.wikipedia.org/
The best time to do this is in the spring and not in the fall when winter is approaching. These types of trees need a lot of sunlight and a warm place to grow. If you are set on planting this in the ground now you will need to dig a rather large hole and get some good potting soil to add into the hole first. Now plant this in the ground and cover it with the topsoil. These plants need to be planted in a very sunny location in order to grow correctly.
First, are you in a warm climate? I would not plant these outside if you are in a location that gets cold winters. You could, but you risk them getting killed off when there are hard freezes.
If you are in a warm climate and can plan this outside pretty freely, they love room (space) and lots of light. I would not bother with any fertilizer.
They are a succulent so not a lot of water needs. Just keep an eye and water as needed.
Keep these ways from kids and pets as they can be very dangerous if ingested.
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