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crown of thorns plant indoors Assorted Crown of Thorns – Plant DetectivesAssorted Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii) Crown of Thorns is a tough, sun loving succulent that delivers long lasting color with very little day to day maintenance. Its bright bracts keep showing up in waves through much of the year when it gets strong light, making it a reliable flowering houseplant for sunny windows. The spiny stems and sturdy habit give it a bold, sculptural look that holds its shape instead of wilting or flopping. Because this is
Assorted Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii)
Crown of Thorns is a tough, sun-loving succulent that delivers long-lasting color with very little day-to-day maintenance. Its bright bracts keep showing up in waves through much of the year when it gets strong light, making it a reliable flowering houseplant for sunny windows. The spiny stems and sturdy habit give it a bold, sculptural look that holds its shape instead of wilting or flopping. Because this is an assorted selection, flower color and exact growth habit can vary, but the easy-care performance stays consistent.
Distinctive Features
This plant combines thick, thorny stems with small leaves and showy, long-lasting bracts that may be red, pink, yellow, orange, or creamy tones depending on the cultivar. It can bloom repeatedly with bright light, and it tolerates dry indoor air better than many flowering plants. The milky sap is irritating and the spines are sharp, so it is best placed where it will not be brushed by kids or pets.
Growing Conditions
- Sun: Full sun outdoors and the sunniest possible window indoors, with bright light essential for steady flowering.
- Soil: Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix, and never allow the pot to sit in water.
- Water: Let the mix dry down between waterings, then water thoroughly and drain, reducing frequency in winter.
- Zones: USDA Zones 9 to 11 outdoors, typically grown as a houseplant elsewhere.
- Mature Size: About 1 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide indoors, and potentially larger in warm outdoor climates.
Ideal Uses
- Focal Point: Use as a focal point in a bright window where the bract color and sculptural stems can stand out year-round.
- Sunny Windowsills: Place in high light areas where many houseplants struggle, especially south or west exposures.
- Containers: Grow in pots with sharp drainage for a clean, upright accent that stays neat and contained.
- Dry Indoor Spaces: Use in rooms with lower humidity where flowering plants often disappoint.
- Warm Patio Seasonal Accent: Move outdoors to full sun after frost for a tough, blooming container plant in summer.
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water sparingly and always let the soil dry, since overwatering is the most common cause of decline.
- Pruning: Prune lightly to shape and encourage branching, wearing gloves and avoiding contact with sap.
- Handling: Wear gloves and eye protection when cutting, and keep sap away from skin and eyes.
- Light: Increase light if bloom slows and stems stretch, rotating the pot for even growth.
- Temperature: Protect from cold drafts and avoid exposing the plant to temperatures near freezing.
Why Choose Crown of Thorns?
- Repeat Color: Produces long-lasting bracts in recurring flushes when given strong light.
- Drought Tolerance: Handles missed waterings better than most flowering houseplants.
- Sun Window Friendly: Thrives in bright exposures where many indoor plants struggle with heat and light.
- Architectural Form: Spiny stems and upright structure add a bold, sculptural look year-round.
- Easy Routine: Simple care, bright light and dry-down watering, keeps it performing reliably.
Crown of Thorns is ideal when you want a flowering plant that behaves like a succulent: resilient, sun-happy, and not needy. Give it sharp drainage, strong light, and a dry-down watering rhythm, and it will reward you with repeat color and a clean, sculptural silhouette. Place it thoughtfully for safety, and it becomes a durable indoor statement plant that keeps earning its spot.
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★★★★★ 1
Technical evaluation of the Taiwan_China ongoing situation
Format: Hardcover
I thought it was a novel. It isn’t. It’s way too technical for light reading.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Illuminating perspective on the evolution of thought of the political leadership in Iran
Iran's Grand Strategy is a well timed overview of the why's of Iran's leadership political outlook and the historical path that has taken them to where they are today. The book was written before this war has erupted between Israel/US and Iran and so discusses the political economy under the leadership of Khomeini and Khamenei, but it gives enough substance to allow the reader to translate this historical perspective into an understanding of the internal dynamics of Iran in this moment, something that is probably largely absent from the political calculus of the US when it made its decision to join Israel's strike
The book is a work of political science and the history that has defined it. As such it starts with the Iranian revolution, the background to it, the politics of that day (which was mixing both socialist a-religious political groups with a religious political agenda for which the latter seized power) and how the leadership never really had a popular mandate to rule the country but consolidated power after broad discontent. Iran was subsequently really shaped by its war with Iraq and in many ways was a war of attrition and opportunism to varying degrees through time. Nonetheless this war shaped the leaderships views of how to govern and how to frame their mandate which was as the saviour of the country which would have to sacrifice to endure. Iran was the subject of chemical warfare, for which there were no sanctions. The US was seen to have subsidized Saddam's war initiative which provided ideological substance for considering the US as an enemy. The relationship with Israel is also discussed and how Iran took up the mantle of support for Palestinians as the much of other parts of the Middle East focused on a more narrow self interest. This period was define by the author's term Sacred Defence, where existential survival was the message for enlisting. This is also highlighted as how the regime became more defined by its security needs as determined by the IRGC rather than by the clerics. This phase shift has stuck and the author views much of the religious rationalization of political strategy as founded in security calculations from leadership of the IRGC along with the Ayatollah. This is why much major business is controlled by the IRGC and the Khamenei's son was projected to become the next leader despite hereditary rule as being anathema to an Islamic republic.
The author discusses how Iran repurposed itself as an axis of resistance to US hegemony that was founded in its wartime survival mentality. That this largely has not carried over to its population despite it being fundamentally entrenched in much of the IRGC. The various democratic initiatives pursued often backfired as the leadership was voted against in parliamentary elections, though the real influence on politics was minimal given the Ayatolla's dominance. This transition of interest of the population and obstinance of the leadership led to increasing civil unrest and a pick up in protesting in the aftermath of the regional overthrows that took place in Egypt, Libya etc.. These episodes also further highlighted how the nuclear program remained a core asset for preventing external influence given Libya's voluntary decision to cease its nuclear program did Ghaddafi no favors at the time of being overthrown. These highlight the self preservation of Iran's leadship as being independent of the will of the people which is why there is fundamental disillusionment in the country of the future based on the existing political economy.
The author spends time on the concept of Forward Defense, a guerilla warfare type mentality of the leadership to fill the power vacuum that emerged with the fall of Saddam. This had other regional reverberations in increased skirmishes with Israel through proxies and some religions fighting in Sunni/Shiite with Saudi and the Houthis as an example. Thus in the pursuit of resistance Iran ignored the externalities to regional players which have forced more isolation on Iran which is stuck in the past in its mindset and increasingly alone. This Forward Defense is part of the reason why settling on nuclear deals and having any mutual grounds for trust with the US has been impossible, with both sides having legitimate reasons for complete absence of trust. As such where we are today though not inevitable was never impossible.
Overall this book was written for context of Iran's political calculus with no prediction for the current conflict but it is useful for that goal. I feel more informed for reading it and have a better perspective on why the views are as they are. It is also hard to deny there has been significant pettiness mixed with deep conflicting strategic interests that have led to the frictions on display in the last 20 years. Core interests will be difficult to reconcile, but the pettiness adding further barriers is getting more absurd by the day. Nonetheless if one wants to get some healthy perspective this is a solid book.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5
EXCELLENT RESOURCE
Format: Hardcover
OUTSTANDING SUMMARY OF THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE CURRENT VERY UNFORTUNATE SITUATION. I USED IT AS MY PRIMARY SOURCE FOR A CLASS I AM TEACHING ON THE SUBJECT OF THE WAR IN IRAN.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
an excellent reference book
Format: Hardcover
At a time when the U.S. and Israel’s military operation against Iran has become one of the most important issues on the global agenda, this is an excellent reference book that summarizes the historical development of events and provides valuable context for better understanding what is happening today.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great for better understanding Iran's strategic perspectives
Format: Hardcover
The book moves through the growth of Iran's strategic history since the 1979 revolution. By the time it gets to the last 100 pages its very interesting as far as understanding Iran's perspective. Also found it chilling how foreboding many parts were in light of what is happening right now
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026