Crown of Thorns

For as long as I can remember my Mum had a Crown of Thorns plant in a pot on the kitchen window sill and shortly after I got married she brought me a cutting of the plant. I always had a Crown of Thorns in our many houses in the UK, but of course, when we moved overseas the plant was given to a friend.

A few months ago I finally spotted a Crown of Thorns in Bunnings and bought one. It now sits on our patio in a terracotta pot and has flowered continuously ever since I bought it.

As today is Good Friday, it seems appropriate to post this photo.

[Nicole Campbell]

It is a beautiful plant, I don't recall having seen one previously. I hope you are having a lovely Easter.

[Sheralee S]

Lovely image and I like that it has special meaning for you.

[Babs]

@nicolecampbell I think its proper name is Euphorbia milii commonly known as crown of thorns or Christ thorn.
We are having a lovely quiet Easter thanks.

[Maggiemae]

I've never heard of them but sounds the right sort of plant to photograph near Easter! A simple but very pretty flower!

[Diana]

It certainly is very fitting for Easter. A lovely shot and I really like your story too ;-)

[Lynda McG]

Lovely plant and story!

[Kathy A]

It's a pretty little plant. Happy Easter Babs

[Valerie Chesney]

How very lovely Babs.Plant & your story....Thank you & Easter Blessings to you & yours.

[Connie Little]

A wonderful shot for Easter. Have a good one Babs.

[Hazel]

I've never seen this plant - lovely that it keeps on flowering. Happy Easter!

[Margo]

Very lovely

[Beryl Lloyd]

So appropriate for Easter and has an extra personal memories for you Babs , A lovely little flower - Easter Blessings to you and John

[Peter]

Brilliant colours and fine detail Babs, lovely image and wonderful reminder of your mum:)

[Lou Ann]

Such a beautiful plant. Love your story too.

[Sue]

Lovely plant. I have never heard of it, but since you had one in the UK, it must be available here. Happy Easter to you

[tony gig]

Lovely flowers and shot.

[Kathie]

It's so touching that a plant to conjure up memories of your Mom. Your home is now complete.

[Merrelyn]

Beautifully captured Babs. The flowers are so pretty, but I've never grown them because of the thorns :)

[bkb in the city]

Very nice

[Henri Russell]

A beautiful plant. I have never seen one. I'm glad you were able to find one to make your home bring wonderful memories. Happy Good Friday.

[Islandgirl]

Pretty bloom!

[Casablanca]

what a lovely story, nice plant too.

[Helen Jane]

I hadn't been aware of the blant, and was going to ask why on earth it was called that, but then I saw the crown of thorns. Most appropriate for today.

[Ann Williams]

I've never heard of this plant but I shall be looking out for it. Such a pretty and colourful flower.

[Margaret Brown]

Such a pretty shade and capture

[mittens (Marilyn)]

I love the pop of red. Beautiful shot.

[Dione Giorgio]

What an appropriate plant for Good Friday! I will miss church solemnities to commemorate Good Friday while here in Lisbon.

[Sue Cooper]

That's a really lovely story and very appropriate timing.

[Pat Knowles]

A new plant for me Babs! Love it's bright red colour but mostly I love that very perfect clean outline of this pretty plant.

[Diana Moss]

The thorns look very sharp , a very pretty flower

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Beautiful color- a very appropriate subject for Passion Week. Lovely story to go with it too.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh I have these but hadn't heard this name for them :)

[Pyrrhula]

Great shot of you Crown of Thorns.
It`s a bit of an old fashion plant in our country. The Dutch name = Christendoorn = Thornhead of Christ.

[Chloe]

Very pretty

[Babs]

@bella_ss @maggiemae @ludwigsdiana @lyndamcg @kjarn @happysnaps @littleconnie @quietpurplehaze @777margo @beryl @pcoulson @louannwarren @suesouthwood @tonygig @kathiecb @merrelyn @bkbinthecity @henrir @radiogirl @casablanca @helenhall @flowerfairyann @craftymeg @mittens @sangwann @susiemc @happypat @snowy @olivetreeann @koalagardens @pyrrhula @chloette Thanks. I was so glad I found this plant recently as it always reminds me of Mum.
The flowers on the crown of thorns are supposed to depict the blood of Christ and the thorns the crown he wore when he was crucified.

[Marnie]

I had one of these for years, but it keeled over in one of our very dry spells. Thanks for reminding me to get another one.

[Pat Knowles]

@onewing there is another flower that depicts the crown of thrones & I couldn't think of its name last nigh but remembered this morning. Passion Flower!

[Babs]

@beryl Thanks for your Easter blessings Beryl, but I have no idea who John is, my husband is called David and I haven't traded him in as far as I can remember. haha

[haskar]

Lovely plant and story!

[Gayle]

Beautiful pop of red! I enjoyed your narrative! :-)

[Annie D]

Euphorbia! My favourite - I remember my mum and my nan having these as I was growing up....I have quite a collection of different types now ☺

[Stephanie]

Never heard of this flower, but I agree with you, it is very suited for the day in question.