Euphorbia flanaganii’Cristata '
Euphorbia flanaganiiN. E. Br .
Green Coral , Medusa ’s Head
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Euphorbia flanaganiif.cristata
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia flanaganii’Cristata ' is a form ofEuphorbia flanaganiiselected for its crested stock or offshoot .
Euphorbia flanaganii’Cristata ' is a succulent plant eider with a tufted stock and normal cylindrical branch or crested branches and a normal swollen , partially underground shank . The form with crested branches is more common in culture . It can grow up to 6 inches ( 15 centimetre ) marvelous and 12 column inch ( 30 cm ) widely , form a clump of devotee - mold branches resembling a wavy emerald green red coral .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Unlike most succulents , Medusa ’s Head does not handle long periods of drought well . As a result , it may need hebdomadal lacrimation during the summer . Waterwhenever the soil is dry several inches below the surface . It warn of a lack of water by gradually curling its arms toward the meat . weewee deeply , but do n’t allow them sit down in wet filth , which can causeroot rot .
It flourish under verbatim sun and needs at least 6 hours of lineal sun per day for decent health and ontogeny . On brilliant subjects , Medusa ’s Head makes an exceptional container plant that can also be put into garden so long as it is protect from freezes .
Once it reach a certain size of it , a mother plant will produce pup on older arms ' end . The growth bulge as a swelling at the destruction of an weapon , and the caudex and coat of arms rapidly grow . After a clock time , if they do n’t settle on their own , the arm shrivels and allow the pup to roll out , where it apace grows if given admission to soil and water . If you ’re not careful , you could end up with a whole glasshouse full of them .
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