FREE: Pencil Cactus / Fire Stick Cactus

The listing, Pencil Cactus / Fire Stick Cactus has ended.

Winner of this Auction will receive 3 cuttings 5-7in. long.

Euphorbia tirucalli, this is the variety who turn almost red at the top in winter when is exposed to full sunis native to tropical eastern and southern Africa.

Common name: pencil cactus, pencil tree, fire on stick.


Light: Bright light or sun; pencil tree needs all the light you can give it.


Moisture: Water only when dry. The tirucalli thrives as a houseplant in the driest atmosphere with ordinary soil, water, and feeding. E.tirucalli is highly drought tolerant.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 10B - 11. cannot tolerate freezing temperatures. In tropical and subtropical clima, is highly salt tolerant and is often grown in gardens near the beach.

Features: Euphorbia tirucalli makes a dramatic presentation. It can be trained and shaped to grow in endless patterns. tirucalli makes a great houseplant and is easy to grow is one of 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. always be carerfull when latex is present by cuttings or any a damage branch, latex is irritant and must be avoid contact all times.

This beautiful healthy plant is a great piece for your collection, easy to keep even for begginers, Don't miss this one ,The showing pot is 4" and you'll received a similar size and shape, Questions? feel free to email me.

NOTE: This is a very nice choice for a succulents gardens