The Meaning and Feng Shui Symbolism of Euphorbia milii
The editor is here to answer netizens' questions about the meaning and Feng Shui symbolism of Euphorbia milii, as well as share related knowledge on the differences between Euphorbia milii and its look-alike, the "Tiger Thistle" rose. Let's delve into it together next.
Mentioning begonia flowers, the editor from the north can only think of the Rosaceae family's Euphorbia microphylla, Malus spectabilis, Begonia splendens... However, a few days ago, while going out, I accidentally came across a special "begonia." It had dense thorns, leathery leaves, and beautiful flowers. Upon inquiry, I learned that it is also called "begonia"!
Upon further investigation, I found out that it is Euphorbia milii.
Euphorbia milii, also known as "Tiger Thistle," is a climber shrub of the Euphorbiaceae family, distributed in Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan.
Image source: Chinese Plant Journal, Euphorbia milii is used for road greening.
The stems of Euphorbia milii are branched, up to 1 meter long, brown, with longitudinal ridges, densely covered with conical spines, 1-1.5 cm long, usually arranged in 3-5 rows on the ridges.
Image source: Chinese Plant Journal, the stems of Euphorbia milii are densely covered with conical spines.
Leaves are alternate, often gathered on young branches, obovate or oblong-spatulate, rounded at the apex, narrowed at the base, entire.
Image source: Chinese Plant Journal, the leaves of Euphorbia milii.
Euphorbia milii has a relatively long blooming period, capable of flowering throughout the year. The flowers are borne in the upper part of the branches, with compound inflorescences having peduncles, 4-7 cm long, with a membranous bract at the base, edges with tiny red tips; several male flowers; one female flower, usually not extending beyond the involucre.
Image source: Chinese Plant Journal, the flowers of Euphorbia milii.
The flower language of Euphorbia milii represents resilience and steadfastness, gentleness and loyalty, bravery without losing elegance, symbolizing auspicious good luck.
The above is the meaning and Feng Shui symbolism of Euphorbia milii and the experience of understanding the differences between Euphorbia milii and Tiger Thistle. I hope this article can bring you some help!