Pencil Cactus | 3" Pot

$8.00

Scientific Name: Euphorbia tirucalli

Common Names: Pencil Cactus, Sticks on Fire, Milk Bush

Origin: Africa and Madagascar

Toxicity: Sap is toxic and can cause skin irritation or eye damage; harmful if ingested by pets or humans

  • Foliage: Thin, pencil-like green stems that may turn reddish under bright light

  • Growth Habit: Upright, shrub-like succulent with branching stems

  • Light Requirements: Prefers bright, direct light but can tolerate some partial shade

  • Watering: Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings

Scientific Name: Euphorbia tirucalli

Common Names: Pencil Cactus, Sticks on Fire, Milk Bush

Origin: Africa and Madagascar

Toxicity: Sap is toxic and can cause skin irritation or eye damage; harmful if ingested by pets or humans

  • Foliage: Thin, pencil-like green stems that may turn reddish under bright light

  • Growth Habit: Upright, shrub-like succulent with branching stems

  • Light Requirements: Prefers bright, direct light but can tolerate some partial shade

  • Watering: Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings

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