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Euphorbia flanaganii

Also Known As

  • Medusa Head

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Euphorbia flanaganii plant details

Euphorbia flanaganii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia flanaganii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia flanaganii

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as the Medusa Euphorbia, this interesting plant forms a thick base with many long, winding branches radiating out from the center, reminiscent of the snakes on Medusa's head. Some of the branches form a new plantlet. The center is covered in yellow cyathia (flowers) in the spring and summer. Will get pretty large, up to 10" across. Prefers sun protection in the dead of summer.
Light Shade. Indoor. Tiny Bright Yellow Blooms.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

A succulent with long fleshy snake-like arms arising from a basal thick central stem or caudex. Flowers are chartreuse occurring in midsummer. Keep on the dry side, grows 6-12", hardy zone 10.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia flanaganii plant

How to Grow Euphorbia flanaganii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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