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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 10–11Type Succulent
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — Small, yellowish-green cyathia flowers appear in spring; resembling the mythological Gorgon's hair

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Euphorbiaceae

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Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — and can reach up to 12 inches across; with its striking form and ease of care, image 62
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — and can reach up to 12 inches across
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — reaching lengths of up to 18 inches
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — green arms radiate outward; so gloves should be worn when handling it, image 70
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — resembling the mythological Gorgon's hair; it may produce small greenish-yellow flowers at the tips of its arms
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — intriguingly nicknamed Medusa's Head
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — typically 2 to 4 inches in diameter; this perennial plant features a central
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 gardens
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — from which numerous slender; it requires a well-draining soil medium to prevent root rot and prefers sparse watering
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — yellow flowers in the garden
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — serpentine stems radiate from a central caudex
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — Euphorbia flanaganii, commonly known as Medusa's Head, is a unique evergreen succulent; and can reach up to 12 inches
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — and it should be placed away from high-traffic areas
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) — succulent with yellow blooms; consider its drought tolerance and sculptural form
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — thriving best in full sun to partial shade
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — yellow flowers in the garden; green arms radiate outward
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — resembling the mythological Gorgon's hair; it may produce small greenish-yellow flowers at the tips of its, image 61
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — serpentine stems radiate from a central caudex; from which numerous slender, image 60
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — Small, yellowish-green cyathia flowers appear in spring
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — typically 2 to 4 inches in diameter; this perennial plant features a central, image 68
Medusa's Head (Euphorbia Flanaganii) — It is vital to note that the plant's sap is toxic and can cause skin irritation
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) — reaching lengths of up to 18 inches; euphorbia flanaganii, commonly known as Medusa's Head, is a unique, image 71
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