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Euphorbia milii 'Olympia' 13cm

Name: Euphorbia milii 'Olympia' 13cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: EuphorbiaOlympia13cm
Price: 9.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Euphorbia milii 'Olympia'

If you want colour with attitude, this is it 🌺

Family: Euphorbiaceae • Pot diameter: 13 cm • Height: 15 cm

Euphorbiaceae Evergreen Light: very bright Care: easy Blooming spurge

The Euphorbia milii 'Olympia' delivers structure and colour with almost zero drama: thorny, sculptural stems, a crisp silhouette, and “blooms” that seem to show up whenever you need them. Those vibrant “petals” aren’t true petals at all — they’re bracts, and that’s exactly why the plant looks in flower for so long. Perfect for a bright windowsill, a bold entryway accent, or any spot where you want a clean, confident statement without a fussy look.

Light

☀️ Very bright

More light = better flowering & tighter form.

Water

💧 Sparse

Let it dry out fully between waterings.

Growth

🐇 Moderate

Stays compact with strong light.

Flowering

🌺 Long-lasting

Bracts hold colour impressively long.

What makes it special

🌺 Long “bloom” season thanks to colourful bracts (bracts).
🧱 Sculptural, architectural stems with real thorns.
🎯 Strong visual impact at a small height — it fills a space without bulk.

Ideal use

🪟 Bright windowsill when you want clean colour and crisp lines.
🚪 Entryway / reception area as a confident statement plant.
🎁 A gift with impact — especially for people who love flowering plants that are tough.

Where to place it

Give it very bright light, ideally with a few hours of gentle direct sun. The better the light, the tighter the shape and the more consistent the colourful display.

Pairs well with

With compact succulents for a clean, “dry” composition of contrasting textures.
With geometric cacti/columns for architectural balance and intensity.
With neutral planters and stone top-dressing so the colour does the talking.

Design role: a bright flowering highlight on a sculptural frame — ideal as a focal point.

Origin of the variety click to read

Taxonomic background: Euphorbia milii belongs to the large genus Euphorbia (family Euphorbiaceae), well known for its milky latex (latex) and extreme diversity in form. Internationally it’s widely known as “Crown of Thorns”.

Native range (species): The species is associated with Madagascar, where it grows in warm, bright and relatively dry conditions — a good explanation for its semi-succulent behaviour and tolerance of drying between waterings.

Bracts vs true flowers: The showy colour comes from bracts (bracts). The true flowers are tiny and sit at the centre of the structure, which is why the plant can look “in bloom” for a long time.

Cultivar note (what we can verify): For the cultivar name ‘Olympia’, there isn’t always a clear, publicly available primary record (breeder/year) that can be cited reliably. What is consistent in cultivation is the selection goal: compact habit and strong, long-lasting colour via bracts.

Propagation & stability: Cultivars are typically kept true-to-type via vegetative propagation (cuttings). This is the most reliable way to preserve growth habit and bract colour.

1) Soil: A fast-draining cactus/succulent mix with plenty of mineral content for quick drying.

2) Watering: Sparse — water only when fully dry. Reduce heavily in winter.

3) Light: Very bright. If moving into direct sun, acclimate gradually.

🔎 Item	Details
🌿 Botanical name	Euphorbia milii 'Olympia'
🪴 Pot / Size	13 cm • height 15 cm
☀️ Light	Very bright • gentle direct sun helps flowering.
💧 Water	Sparse • only on completely dry soil.
🌺 “Flowers”	Colour comes from bracts (bracts) that last longer than true flowers.
🪨 Soil	Fast-draining cactus/succulent mix.
☠️ Toxicity	Warning: milky latex (latex) is irritating/toxic • keep away from children and pets. Also watch the thorns.

💡 Tip: For a fuller colour show, keep it in the brightest spot you have and don’t water “by habit”. Light + proper drying is the whole secret.

🤔 Did you know? In Euphorbia milii, the intense colour isn’t petals — it’s bracts that surround the tiny true flowers in the centre. That’s why it can look “in bloom” for so long.

Why you’ll love it info

🌺 Because the colour lasts — not a “one-and-done” bloom.
🧱 Because it’s sculptural, clean-lined and modern.
☀️ Because in the right light it stays crisp and well-shaped.
🎁 Because it’s a flowering gift with real resilience.

🧠 Greenleaf for geeks — scientific facts nobody asked for geek

🧪 Latex (latex) is a milky sap with irritating compounds; contact with eyes/skin can cause strong irritation.
🌺 Bracts (bracts) are modified leaf structures used for pollinator attraction; the true flowers are tiny in the centre.
🌿 Semi-succulent strategy: stems store water, so overwatering is the most common failure mode.
🧬 Vegetative propagation (cuttings) keeps cultivars stable; seedlings can vary significantly.

Are the “petals” real flowers? flower

No — the showy colour comes from bracts (bracts). The true flowers are tiny and sit in the centre, which is why the plant looks “in bloom” for so long.

How do I make it bloom more? boost

Light is the #1 driver: very bright conditions (ideally some gentle direct sun). Second: sparse watering with full drying in between — “a little, often” usually slows everything down.

Leaves dropping — is it a problem? leaves

It can happen after changes in light/position, cold stress, or overwatering. If the stems remain firm and healthy, it’s usually a stress response that settles once conditions are stable.

Can I prune it or take cuttings? cutting

Yes, with care: the latex is irritating. Use gloves, manage the sap, and let the cut surface callus before placing into a fast-draining mix.

🔎 Note: Due to natural plant variability, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Shape, size and colour can vary with season and growing conditions.

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Euphorbia milii 'Olympia' 13cm

Euphorbia milii 'Olympia' 13cm

Euphorbia milii 'Olympia'

Light

Water

Growth

Flowering

What makes it special

Ideal use

Where to place it

Pairs well with

Euphorbia milii 'Olympia' 13cm — Care & Tips

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