Cherokee Crown of Thorns beginner where you want a clean

where you want a clean poolside-safe rosette and a winter-to-spring hummingbird magnet

set back from foot traffic where its red spines can glow at golden hour

Watering Fairy Castle Cactus in Phoenix

keeping soil consistently moist

Tree-Form Oleander Mature Height 8–12 feet (tree form) Mature Width 6–10 feet Growth Rate Fast — 3–5 feet per year in Phoenix Sun Full sun (6+ hrs)

Cherokee Crown of Thorns beginner where you want a cleanDeep Red Blooms That Never Quit Even in Phoenix's Worst Heat Cherokee Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii 'Cherokee') is a standout flowering succulent that produces rich, deep red blooms virtually year round in the Phoenix Valley. This vigorous variety of Crown of Thorns is prized for its larger than average flowers, compact bushy habit, and unmatched resilience in extreme desert conditions. Whether you're looking for non stop color in a Scottsdale