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- Q.Crown Of Thorns - Live in Florida -- plants got caught in cold blast. Never went below 32 degrees. Can they be salvaged?
- Q.Crown Of Thorns - How tall will my house plant crown of thorns get. It blooms white flowers, it is now about 2 ...
- Q.Crown Of Thorns - Leaves are turning yellow and falling off.
- Q.My Crown Of Thorns Was In The House For The Winter. Its Leaves Are All Looking Dead And The Stems Are Poor Looking. What Could Have - caused this? Also, can it be revived? The plant is also now outside. I live in Texas.
- Q.Why Did My Crown Of Thorns Plant (potted) Leaves Turn White When I Placed It Outside? - This potted plant is several years old and was given to me in March 2019. I kept it indoors ...
- Q.How Can I Prune My Crown Of Thorns Houseplant? It Is Getting Quite Leggy And Going In All Directions. Help! - It is quite old and was doing well. Now it is leaning to one side and the new growth is ...
- Q.Need To Prune Crown Of Thorns – Grown Over 3 Feet This Summer Outside. When And Where Can I Prune These Branches? I Need To - bring it inside soon, as it resides in my bathtub under a skylight. It does fine all winter. However it ...
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Anonymous on
February 15, 2019Q.Crown of thorns
Live in Florida -- plants got caught in cold blast. Never went below 32 degrees. Can they be salvaged?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 16, 2019A.It might be tempting to prune off the damaged material, but it is best to wait until the following spring to prevent new growth from forming while temperatures remain cold. Water the plant sparingly after frost damage to keep the roots from becoming waterlogged, and wait at least six to eight weeks before providing fertilizer. In spring, snip off any damaged leaves or branches roughly 1 inch below the damaged areas. Resume normal watering and feeding once temperatures rise and all frost danger has passed.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
March 5, 2019Q.Crown of thorns
How tall will my house plant crown of thorns get. It blooms white flowers, it is now about 2 ft tall, and heavily branched
Answered by
carolinegwen on
March 5, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Your plant may grow up to five feet. Here are some articles that you may enjoy: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns
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MichiganDot on
March 5, 2019A.There are many hybrids which often affect ultimate size but the species crown of thorns grows to 2-3 feet. It can be pruned in early spring to keep it smaller and to help it branch out. If you have the plant tag, look up the specific hybrid. If you don't have a tag but remember where you bought it, search that website for specific information. There is a "red crown of thorns" which is a different species so be careful when looking.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/crown-of-thorns-houseplant.htm
Pruning guide: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/cutting-back-crown-of-thorns.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
dchamplin8 on
March 23, 2019
N Bloomfield, OH 44450Q.Crown of Thorns
Leaves are turning yellow and falling off.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 24, 2019A.Leaves turn yellow and fall off when the soil of the plant is too wet. Move your Crown of Thorns Plant to a warm bright location with good air circulation. Allow the top half of the soil of your plant to dry out before you water again.
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Titus61 on
March 25, 2019
76086Q.My Crown of Thorns was in the house for the winter. Its leaves are all looking dead and the stems are poor looking. What could have
caused this? Also, can it be revived? The plant is also now outside. I live in Texas.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 26, 2019A.It's difficult to say without seeing the condition of the plant.
Continue to care for it and wait it out. You have nothing to lose.
This link will help refresh you on care.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/cutting-back-crown-of-thorns.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/crown-of-thorns-houseplant.htm
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beverleydaleboyd on
May 23, 2019
Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0 Zone 6aQ.Why did my Crown of Thorns plant (potted) leaves turn white when I placed it outside?
This potted plant is several years old and was given to me in March 2019. I kept it indoors and it adjusted well. I placed it outside May 21 and the next morning the leaves had started to go white. Too cold? I have now brought it back in until I can find an answer. Thanks Dale
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 24, 2019A.If temperatures dropped too low; it certainly could be frost or cold damage.
Also when moving plants from indoors to outdoors you need to harden them off; gradually adjust them to the light change.
Give them a sheltered area to make the adjustment to outdoors; gradually increase it to a full sun location.
These articles will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/move-houseplant-outside.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/crown-of-thorns-houseplant.htm
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SUSAN DOLCE on
June 9, 2019
12466Q.How can I prune my Crown of Thorns houseplant? It is getting quite leggy and going in all directions. Help!
It is quite old and was doing well. Now it is leaning to one side and the new growth is going all over the place instead of straight. Is this normal?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 9, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Pruning is an essential part of the health and care of this plant. Fortunately, this is a very forgiving task for this Genus, and you can pretty much prune it as tall or short as you need.
The only special thing, really, is that you wear gloves, or avoid the sap. It can be quite irritating to the skin. This is a common thing among the whole genus of Euphorbia.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/cutting-back-crown-of-thorns.htm
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lorrainebu on
September 29, 2019
Hamilton Ontario Canada L8T 4K2Q.Need to prune Crown of Thorns – grown over 3 feet this summer outside. When and where can I prune these branches? I need to
bring it inside soon, as it resides in my bathtub under a skylight. It does fine all winter. However it is now huge.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 30, 2019
Certified ExpertA.They are not fussy about pruning. They will harm you before you could harm them from pruning, as they have spines and toxic sap. Just make sure that you wear protection so that you do not get the sap on your skin.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/cutting-back-crown-of-thorns.htm
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