Description

FIRE STICK EUPHORBIA TIRUCALLI EXOTIC COLOR pencil cactus plant succulent 6″ POT
Euphorbia tirucalli, this is the variety who turn almost red on the top in winter when is exposed to full sun, is native to tropical eastern and southern Africa. Common name: pencil cactus, pencil tree, fire on stick. Light: Bright light or sun; pencil tree needs the entire light you’ll be able to give it.
Moisture: Water only when dry. The tirucalli thrives as a houseplant in the driest atmosphere with unusual soil, water, and feeding. E.tirucalli is highly drought tolerant. Hardiness: USDA Zones 10B – 11. In tropical and subtropical clima, is highly salt tolerant and is continuously grown in gardens near the beach.
Features: Euphorbia tirucalli makes a dramatic presentation. It may be trained and shaped to grow in endless patterns. tirucalli makes a great houseplant and is easy to grow is among the African “fish poison” trees. When branches are macerated and placed in a stream, the juice will stupefy fish, enabling fishermen to catch them easily.
Pencil tree has been used as a source of latex. at all times be carerfull when latex is present by cuttings or any a damage branch, latex is irritant and should be keep away from contact all times.