Light Euphorbia milii needs direct sunlight, and will reliably bloom if it receives at least three to four hours of bright sunlight daily. At least half a day of sunlight is a major requirement for ...

My first recollection of the plant crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) was at my aunt’s home in the 1950s. I noted that the stems were covered with thorns and ended with vibrant red flowers. The thorns ...

Is crown of thorns a good plant for your home or garden? Take a look at the pros and cons before you decide, plus get expert tips on how to grow it. This thorny succulent with irritating sap can be ...

A world-first study on the Great Barrier Reef shows crown-of-thorns starfish have the ability to find their own way home--a behaviour previously undocumented--but only if their neighbourhood is ...

Many of us look for greenery or flowering plants to brighten our homes during the dreary winter months. But a number of readers said they have “black thumbs” and kill every houseplant they buy. I ...