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Medusas Head in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Euphorbia caput-medusae

 

Medusa's Head

E. caput-medusae resembles the head of Medusa, with many serpent-like stems up to 90cm long, arising from a short, central caudex, 20 cm wide from which emerge numerous snake-like, branches. Euphorbia succulent varieties are easy to grow and are suited to any well drained soil in full sun. They grow well when there is a layer of brick and charcoal pieces, on top of which sandy loam soil is spread. They need little maintenance. Young plants are happy growing indoors.

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plant Features
  • Medusas Head likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Medusas Head likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Medusas Head is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Medusas Head likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Medusa's Head

Latin name

Euphorbia caput-medusae

type

Succulent

family

Euphorbiaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Medusas Head likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Medusas Head is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Soil

    Medusas Head likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

  • Water

    Medusas Head likes very little water

    Very little water

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Medusas Head is 0.45meters x 0.90meters 0.45 M 0.90 M

Euphorbia caput-medusae

E. caput-medusae resembles the head of Medusa, with many serpent-like stems up to 90cm long, arising from a short, central caudex, 20 cm wide from which emerge numerous snake-like, branches. Euphorbia succulent varieties are easy to grow and are suited to any well drained soil in full sun. They grow well when there is a layer of brick and charcoal pieces, on top of which sandy loam soil is spread. They need little maintenance. Young plants are happy growing indoors.


Propagation

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

The most common form of propagation for succulents is called vegetative propagation. This involves cuttings, where several inches of stem with leaves are cut, allowed some time to heal and after healing produce a callus. After a week or so, roots should grow. Another method is division which involves uprooting an overgrown clump and pulling the stems and roots apart. The easiest method is to allow the formation of a callus from a leaf or segment.

 

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Succulents need good draining soil. When planting in the garden, make sure the area drains well and is not in a hollow that remains wet. Specially prepared cactus soil can be purchased for planting in pots or incorporate sand, gravel or volcanic rock for better drainage. The container you are planting in should have a drainage hole and it is wise to put crushed rock at the bottom before your planting medium.

 
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