Identification: Help! This plant in need of TLC

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  1. reanne

    reanne Member

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    hello Everyone,
    I was told that someone would be able to help me out with this plant ID.

    It looks like a cactus, spiny, woody trunk/branches with green, large lush leathery leaves, they are turning yellow now. it had the remains of pinky/red flowers. its almost 2.5/3 feet tall.

    I bought this already yellowing plant from a second hand store. When i bought it, the soil was very very moist. Sadly, it sat for awhile in a low light home before it finally made it home to nice sunny, home (direct sun). I haven't watered it since i bought it thinking maybe it was over watered. I also feel as if it could use a bigger pot, but i dont want to repot it until it is a bit healthier.

    its getting worse and worse. i moved it out of direct sunlight. the yellow leaves are shriveled.
     

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    I ID'ed the plant. It is Crown of Thorns – Euphorbia milii. Not sure what i can do to get it back to healthy.

    Any advice?
     
  3. mzphitt

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    Give it more water. Water when the surface is dry. They need more water than you'd think, since they look very cactuslike. They also like a lot of light. Hope that helps!
     
  4. Dave-Florida

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    They do thrive in full sun, and in sand soil that's well drained.
     

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