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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.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    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.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    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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    aka Caribbean Copper Plant, Tropical Smoke Bush, Tropical Spurge

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Euphorbia cotinifolia foliage by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera

    aka Euphorbia cylindrifolia v. tuberifera

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera flower, foliage, form by Frank Vincentz
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    Euphorbia hedyotoides

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Euphorbia hedyotoides foliage, form by Frank Vincentz
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    Euphorbia platyclada

    aka Euphorbia platyclada v. platyclada, Tirucallia platyclada

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 20"-30"

    Width: 20"-30"

    • bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia platyclada foliage by Joe Mabel
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    Euphorbia mauritanica

    aka Pencil Milkbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia mauritanica flower by Far Out Flora
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