Euphorbia flanaganii Medusa's Head

Euphorbia flanaganii Medusa's Head

Native to: South Africa

• Size: 3-4 inches tall by about 1 foot wide
• Sun: part sun in southern California
• Hardiness: 28-30 degrees but will burn from both frost and full inland sun
• Water: Low
• Flowers: Yellow
• Attracts: Nectar eating creatures
• Pests: None observed
• Other Information: Euphorbia flanaganii, commonly knowns as Medusa’s Head. If you’re looking for one of the “all time” curio plants of the world, then why not a green head with green snakes for hair!? That’s what this unusual plant looks like! A central, main stem, or head bears thinner side branches that radiate outward from the center looking just like snakes. The overall form of this weird plant is flat and pan-like. During the late winter/early spring months it can be found almost covered with tiny, brilliant yellow flowers. Full sun to light, partial shade coastal and coastal plain; substantial shade in hot desert climates.
• Great Links to learn more:
• https://worldofsucculents.com/grow-care-medusas-head-euphorbia-flanaganii/
• https://garden.org/plants/view/71477/Medusas-Head-Euphorbia-flanaganii/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphorbia_flanaganii
• https://www.waterwisebotanicals.com/plant/euphorbia-flanaganii/