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Medusa's Head

Euphorbia Flanaganii

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Overview

Euphorbia flanaganii, commonly known as Medusa's Head, is a unique evergreen succulent. Its fleshy, serpentine stems radiate from a central caudex, resembling the mythological Gorgon's hair, and can reach up to 12 inches across. Small, yellowish-green cyathia flowers appear in spring. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it requires well-drained soil with full to partial sun exposure. Handle with care, as its sap can be irritating to skin.

Sun HalfWater LowZones 10–11
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — It requires a well-draining soil medium to prevent root rot and prefers sparse watering; it is vital to note that the
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — making it well-suited for xeriscaping or low-water gardens; succulent for halfMedusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — yellow flowers in the garden; green arms radiate outwardMedusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — Euphorbia flanaganii, commonly known as Medusa's Head, is a unique evergreen succulent; and can reach up to, image 59Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — serpentine stems radiate from a central caudex; from which numerous slender, image 60Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — succulent for half; medusa's Head is a bold addition that will enchant viewers and provide year-round interest in theMedusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — This perennial plant features a central; serpentine stems radiate from a central caudex, image 67+64

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Euphorbiaceae

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Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — It requires a well-draining soil medium to prevent root rot and prefers sparse watering; it is vital to note that the
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — making it well-suited for xeriscaping or low-water gardens; succulent for half
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — yellow flowers in the garden; green arms radiate outward
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — Euphorbia flanaganii, commonly known as Medusa's Head, is a unique evergreen succulent; and can reach up to, image 59
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — serpentine stems radiate from a central caudex; from which numerous slender, image 60
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — succulent for half; medusa's Head is a bold addition that will enchant viewers and provide year-round interest in the
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — This perennial plant features a central; serpentine stems radiate from a central caudex, image 67
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — intriguingly nicknamed Medusa's Head; and it should be placed away from high-traffic areas, image 66
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — Handle with care, as its sap can be irritating to skin; making it well-suited for xeriscaping or low-water, image 65
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it requires well-drained soil with full to partial sun exposure; typically 2 to, image 64
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — Small, yellowish-green cyathia flowers appear in spring; resembling the mythological Gorgon's hair, image 63
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — Euphorbia flanaganii, commonly known as Medusa's Head, is a unique evergreen succulent
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — serpentine stems radiate from a central caudex
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — resembling the mythological Gorgon's hair
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — and can reach up to 12 inches across
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — Small, yellowish-green cyathia flowers appear in spring
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it requires well-drained soil with full to partial sun exposure
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — Handle with care, as its sap can be irritating to skin
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — intriguingly nicknamed Medusa's Head
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — This perennial plant features a central
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — typically 2 to 4 inches in diameter
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — from which numerous slender
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — green arms radiate outward
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — succulent with yellow blooms; consider its drought tolerance and sculptural form

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