Identification: Help with identifying this succulent

I purchased this in a 2 inch pot from Lowes two years ago. It was with the Cactus and succulents

 

Euphorbia caput-medusae.

 

Thanks Ron. One more question, does it have a common name?

 

Try searching internet using botanical name.

 

Medusa head is a frequently used common name. And it is sometimes mis-labled as E. flanaganii because the two species are quite similar.

 

Thanks Ron and Susan

 

any idea how I might start another plant from this one?????

 

It is my understanding that with this group of Euphorbias do not grow true from vegetative cuttings. That said, you might enjoy having a new plant anyway. Cut off one of the "arms", let the cut tip dry for a week or more (form a callous), and then insert the cut end in cactus soil (a fast draining mix). If you have root-tone (a rooting hormone), dip the cutting in that before inserting it in the soil; the roots will form more quickly. Water infrequently - once a week in a semi-humid clime. Good Luck!

 

Thanks Susan................I'll give it a try and follow up with the results

 

how did it go?
My understanding is that with Euphorbia cuttings, you need to rinse them in cold water when you cut them, until the latex stops running. Otherwise the latex hardens over and prevents rooting.
Joe

 

I have not heard this - and had worked with Herman Schwartz's collection for a bit. Perhaps try it both ways and see if it produces different results.

 

baby plants started, thanks
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60072173@N05/8125445561/in/photostream

 

Congratulations - they look healthy, happy, and true to form!