The Stunning Pink Succulent That Thrives When Grown Indoors

Do you feel like your home is in desperate need of a little color? Plants could be the answer. While one benefit of extending your green thumb toward indoor gardening is that houseplants can be good for your health, they can also help liven up your space. And, if a splash of color is what you're after, look no further than the crown-of-thorns plant.

The crown-of-thorns plant (Euphorbia milii) is also known as the Christ thorn plant or Christ plant, and its unique appearance allows it to become a show-stopping centerpiece when grown inside your home. This vibrant succulent blooms with bright flowers in a range of colors, including a striking pink, which helps it stand out among other houseplants. Plus, when grown indoors under precise growing conditions, crown-of-thorns can even produce flowers year-round.

When it comes to care, crown-of-thorns plants are easy to grow, making them a good plant to grow for beginner gardeners. However, they do have a few care requirements that they're nit-picky on, and it's important to brush up on how to grow crown-of-thorns indoors for the best chance of seeing and enjoying those stunning blooms.

When you're growing crown-of-thorns inside as a houseplant, one of the most important factors is its water intake. It's not just when and how much water you're providing your prized pink plant with, but also its soil composition and conditions. Like many other succulents, crown-of-thorns needs well-draining soil that won't hold on to any extra water. As a result, it can often be helpful to opt for potting soil designed for cacti and succulents, such as a DIY succulent soil blend. It's also important to make sure there isn't too much soil in your indoor crown-of-thorns' pot. While it may seem counterintuitive to give your plant less wiggle room, doing so limits the amount of extra soil filling the pot that can hold onto water.

Along with water, you also want to address the crown-of-thorns' light needs. This is especially true if you want to reap those eye-catching blooms that transform this succulent into a statement piece within your home. Crown-of-thorns do best in full-sun conditions. This means that you may want to consider a south-facing window. In the northern hemisphere, these windows receive the most direct sunlight during the day, making them perfect for sun-loving plants.

Aside from soil, water, and light, the crown-of-thorns can be a relatively low-maintenance choice for your home. In fact, these succulents can even handle lower humidity, which helps it stand out from tropical houseplants that need higher humidity levels indoors, especially during drier winter months.