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Euphorbia flanaganii cristata
A sheltered location is ideal for the plant. The plant is ideally suited to sun or partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
It can tolerate -3.9 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
The wavy, irregular leaves are reminiscent of emerald green coral. The growth also resembles the hair of a medusa, which is the reason why it is called the 'Medusa plant'.
Euphorbia flanaganii cristata, also known as green coral, is a form of Euphorbia flanaganii with crested stems. The classic form is native to South Africa.
This form creates a cluster of mostly fan-shaped stems that resemble undulating, emerald green coral. The stems grow covered with small spurs with white dots left over from leaf fall, contrasting with the green colour of the stem. Most often these are flat stems, but occasionally there are snake-like and cylindrical growths similar to Medusa's hair. This is also the origin of the nickname ''Medusa plant''.
The form is unlikely to flower, but it is still an attractive and collectible piece.
Care must be taken when handling the plant as latex will ooze out when the stem is broken and can irritate the skin. Therefore, always wash your hands after handling the plant. It is possible to fertilise with succulent and cactus fertiliser, but not necessary. This is a decorative collector's piece that will delight with its atypical shapes and add an unusual touch to your collection.