I was curious about this plant when I saw it & because I love exotic plants and I consider this to be exotic, I ordered it. It arrived 2/19/11 instead if the promised 2/28/11. I already have it in a larger pot. I couldn't believe my eyes when I noticed the little thorns and then I saw the little flower buds already there. I am very, very pleased. It arrived along with all the other plants I ordered and looks quite healthy. When I got the Crown it came in a pot so small I didn't even know how it could have been put in such a mini-pot. It came with buds, loves its larger pot and is getting ready to flower which are opening up as we speak. HOW BIG DOES IT GET?