Euphorbia inermis huttonae

Green Crown and Medusas Head are the common names given to Euphorbia Inermis var. Huttonae. This succulent is broad, shallow, and cup-shaped. It originates in South Africa and belongs to the family of Euphorbiaceae. This winter-dormant plant can grow up to a height of 12 inches.

Growth Rate

Euphorbia Inermis var. Huttonae creates a balance when it comes to the growth rate. Even though it is a slow-growing plant, it is also unusually long-lived.

Flowering

The color of the flowers is green with white or just pure white. In between the glands, you will also see hairy lobes growing.

Watering and Feeding

Water regularly during the growing season and provide little to no water in winters. Use a cacti fertilizer with high potassium content for a perfect feeding diet in summer.

Soil

A deep pot with holes to let ample air in is a must for the green crown. Use non-organic materials like clay, pumice, and lava grit to create a well-drained mix.

Hardiness

Green Crown grows best in the summer season. Talking about its frost tolerance, it is anywhere between -6.7° C (20° F) to 10° C (50° F). The hardiness zone falls between 9a to 11b.

Light

Medusa's head needs a lot of direct sunlight. If you are placing the plant in partial shade after being kept in full sun, make sure it is first properly hardened off to avoid scorching.

Propagation

Reproduction can take place by seeds or cuttings. However, the cutting method leads to a shape that is not true to the essence of the plant. We suggest seeds.

The most notable feature of this plant is its dark green to light green stems that not only look beautiful during the day but also stand out during the night.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz