Scientific name
Euphorbia flanaganii
common names
Medusa Head 
scientific classification
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Gender: euphorbia
 
Origin
Native to South Africa (Cape Province).
 
Description
Euphorbia flanaganii is an exotic succulent forming a head with multiple branches that resemble snakes. Hence its common name Head of Medusa. Conical or cylindrical central caudex, up to 5 cm long and up to 10 cm in diameter. Soft, thin, dark green arms that can grow up to 30 cm long and deciduous leaves, up to 1 cm long. Yellow-green flower heads, clustered in the center of the plant.
 
How to grow and care
Euphorbia are very easy to care for. They require a bit of care to get established, but once established they are self-sufficient. In fact, more die from excessive care and watering than from neglect. Euphorbia need well-draining soil and lots of sunlight. They are not picky about soil pH, but they do not tolerate waterlogged soil. Unlike most succulents, Euphorbia do not handle long periods of drought well.
 
Growing Conditions
Ground: The Euphorbia  They need well draining soil and lots of sunlight. They are not picky about soil pH, but they do not tolerate soggy soil. 
Watering: Unlike most succulents, Euphorbia do not handle long periods of drought well. May need weekly watering during summer. Water whenever the soil is dry a few centimeters below the surface, but without soaking the roots because this can cause them to rot. 
Food : Add some organic matter or compost into the planting hole. If the planting is in a pot, or your soil is poor, feed monthly with asuitable fertilizer