Just as a follow up, it appears the rot around the top of the trunk is spreading. This picture is around to the right side of where the first picture was taken. I pealed back a bit of the soft bark to see what I was dealing with and this is what I found. I'm almost certain this isn't a case of over watering because the bottom of the trunk is fine and right now this is isolated to the top of the trunk just below the main head. I've gone ahead and applied a systemic pesticide. Now I'm not sure if I need to cut out the rot or just let it be? This post was edited by GMUAlum08 on Mon, Sep 1, 14 at 19:57

R: whats it called then ? my first reply? anyways heres what i wrote earlier in the thread * Posted by jonaskragebaer 8 denmark (My Page) on Tue, Dec 7, 10 at 11:30 great looking plant you got there :), have you noticed that the right side of the stem looks like a monkey's head :D? also, i know this isn't the same plant and prob. not even in the same family but, last year i stuck a few "hairs" from a Euphorbia medusa in a pot and they rooted, but all they have done so far is grow longer in the end. does any1 have any experience growing this plant, or know if it will ever grow into a normal medusa ? but your right i should prob. just start a new thread :) that would be easier and less confusing :)

Medusa seems like a good type of pepper to grow. But its a bit 2 mild for me. But i'm still gonna grow it this season.

Yes, particularly if you can give it bottom heat while it's recuperating from the repot / downsizing (if I'm correct that it needs to be in a smaller pot - at any rate, you'll want to check the roots, and repot in porous soil in a shallower pot as needed). Don't water it for about a month afterwards - misting only every few days. As much sun as you can, but not full sun (if I'm right, this one wouldn't mind some shade in the summer). Do be careful of the white latexy sap - it's an irritant or worse to many.