Euphorbia tirucalli 'firestick plant'. Species and cultivars include: Euphorbia tirucalli 'Rosea' (Euphorbia tirucalli 'firesticks') am sun loving drought tolerant euphotbia weel suited to growing in rock gardens. A native of arid South Africa Euphorbia tirucalli 'firestick plant' is an upright growing spineless succulent, the red tipped pencil like stems of new growth give it the name 'fire stick plant'. Also known as "Indian Tree Spurge", "Milk Bush", "Naked Lady" and "Pencil Tree" the sap of the fire stick plant is an irritant and should be avoided. Nurseries, USA, United States, Mail Order Nurseries, Specialist Nurseries,Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries, Plant Nurseries and United States Export Nurseries.
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Euphorbia tirucalli - 'fire stick plant'
 
 





Euphorbia tirucalli
Plant profile and care
Euphorbia tirucalli is a large upright euphorbia growing to also known as Indian Tree Spurge, Pencil Cactus, Pencil Tree, Sticks on Fire or Milk Bush.

Euphorbia tirucalli 'Rosea' (cv 'firesticks') is used widely as a container plant, grown indoors in a sunny position. Drought tolerant and with new growth being a light crimson color the mass of 'pensil thin' 'fire colored' branches helps it live up to its common names. Prefers a free draining potting mix.

Avoid all skin and eye contact with the the white sap as is quite poisonous, caustic and generally dangerous, wear gloves when handling euphorbia and was hands thoroughly after.


 





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