Euphorbia Flanaganii - Medusa's Head

Medusa's Head

Origin

South Africa

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Description

Euphorbia flanaganii is an exotic succulent with multiple snake-like branches. Conical or cylindrical central caudex, up to 2 inches long and up to 4 inches in diameter. Soft, thin, deep-green arms that can grow up to 1 foot long and deciduous leaves, up to 0.4 inch long. Yellow-green flower heads, clustered at the center of the plant.

Environment

Euphorbias are very easy to care for. They require a little pampering to become established, but once they are, they are self-sufficient. In fact, more die from too much care and watering than from neglect. The plant need well-draining soil and lots of sunlight. They are not particular about soil pH, but they cannot tolerant wet soil. Unlike most succulents, Euphorbia does not handle long periods of drought well. It may need weekly watering during the summer. Water whenever the soil is dry several inches below the surface. Water deeply, but don t let them sit in wet soil, which can cause root rot

Landscape

Ideal for windowsill & pot culture.