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16 sty 2023 · Euphorbia tirucalli, commonly known as ‘Sticks on Fire’, ‘Fire Sticks’ or ‘Pencil Cactus’, is a unique succulent plant that adds a touch of vibrant color to any indoor or outdoor space. With its striking red-orange stems and minimal care requirements, it has become a popular choice among succulent enthusiasts.
The pencil cactus plant is a plant that produces an acidic milky white sap or latex, which is highly toxic to both humans and animals. The sap is released once the stem of the plant is broken, so it should never be ingested or touched with bare skin.
13 mar 2023 · The pencil cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli) is an interesting shrub with succulent foliage that’s native to semi-arid tropical climates. It can grow quite large in the wild—up to 30 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide. Indoors, the plant will stay at a more manageable 2-6 feet tall and 1-3 feet wide.
Euphorbia tirucalli ‘Sticks on Fire’, commonly known as the Pencil Cactus, is a spectacular, drought-tolerant succulent known for its striking color and unusual growth habit. This cultivar of Euphorbia tirucalli features slender, branching stems that turn vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow, especially during cooler months.
8 lis 2023 · Pencil Cactus is a fun plant & easy care to care for! These Pencil Cactus care tips will keep yours healthy, growing, & looking great.
Euphorbia tirucalli (commonly known as Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, fire stick, aveloz or milk bush [3]) is a tree native to Africa that grows in semi-arid tropical climates. A hydrocarbon plant, it produces a poisonous latex that can cause temporary blindness. [4]
29 wrz 2023 · The pencil cactus, or Euphorbia tirucalli, is not a true cactus but a succulent shrub, also known as ‘milk bush’ due to its sap. Indigenous to semi-arid environments in India, it is known for its striking tubular leaves and adaptability to low light conditions.