Euphorbia milii var. splendens 'Golden Gem'

Also Known As

Euphorbia milii splendens 'Golden Gem'
Golden Gem Crown of Thorns

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"

planting zones

10a-11

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Euphorbia milii var. splendens 'Golden Gem' plant details

Euphorbia milii var. splendens 'Golden Gem' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia milii var. splendens 'Golden Gem'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia milii var. splendens 'Golden Gem'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Strikingly beautiful, 'Golden Gem' came to us from a collector of rare succulents. Its strawberry-red flowers are everblooming throughout the year and each leaf is handsomely mottled with a creamy-yellow and green variegation. Since they are indestructible houseplants, Crown of Thorns have been a mainstay of indoor gardeners for generations. Grow in bright light and allow the soil to dry between waterings. This stable variegation is rare and unusual, not often found in the trade. It will bring beauty to your indoor garden year-round.