cristata succulent Euphorbia flanaganii (Medusa's Head)

cristata succulent Euphorbia flanaganii (Medusa's Head)Euphorbia flanaganii f. cristata is a species of African spurge also knows as Medusa's Head. This is the form with crested stems, sometimes known as Green Coral. The main stem forms a thick caudex from which normally tendril like branches form beautifully crested waves. When given plenty of sun, this plant will produce a crown of tiny yellow flowers at the apex of the caudex. It will put out a combination of crested and uncrested stems. The uncrested

Euphorbia flanaganii f. cristata is a species of African spurge also knows as Medusa's Head. This is the form with crested stems, sometimes known as Green Coral. The main stem forms a thick caudex from which normally tendril-like branches form beautifully crested waves. When given plenty of sun, this plant will produce a crown of tiny yellow flowers at the apex of the caudex. It will put out a combination of crested and uncrested stems. The uncrested growth can be pruned if you wish to maintain a fully crested plant. As the plant matures new pups will appear at the ends of the branches as they begin to swell and form caudices of their own. The pups will eventually take root and the stolon connecting them to the mother plant will shrivel away. This succulent will do best with at least 6 hours of sun a day, but will not tolerate dry soil for extended periods of time.

Care of Euphorbia flanaganii f. cristata:
Sun to partial shade, Temperature 45 to 95 degrees, Size 4 to 6 inches, allow soil to become dry between waterings.

Family: Euphorbiaceae

This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.