Euphorbia caput-medusae (Medusa's Head)
Euphorbia caput-medusae (Medusa's Head) showing radial branches with small yellow flowers and succulent stems.
Botanical name: Euphorbia caput-medusae
Common name: Medusa's Head
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Dry conditions
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating or toxic: IrritatingThis succulent resembles the head of Medusa, with many serpent-like stems arising from a short, central caudex. White flowers bloom on short stalks rising from the ends of young branches in the spring and summer.
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Euphorbia caput-medusae (Medusa's Head) succulent mass with thick green stems and tiny yellow flower heads.
Euphorbia caput-medusae (Medusa's Head) succulent with many thick, snake-like green stems and small yellow flowers
Euphorbia caput-medusae (Medusa's Head) yellow green flower cluster emerging from the center of succulent stems
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