6"-8" Firestick Pencil

Cuttings , no roots. No pot.
6"-8" Firestick Pencil Cactus 2 Plant Cutting Euphorbia Succulent. Shipped with USPS First Class.
Euphorbia Tirucalli-Firesticks Care, Propagation, Toxicity
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Euphorbia Tirucalli-Firesticks Care, Propagation, Toxicity
Euphorbia Tirucalli is native to Africa but is widely distributed in different parts of the world. It is known by common names such as Sticks on Fire or Firesticks, Pencil cactus, and Pencil tree. Euphorbia Tirucalli has pencil-thin stems that turn a fire-red color during the colder months.
The stems’ color can range from red, orange, yellow and green depending on the season and temperature. The plant can grow tall and tree-like, up to around 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m.) tall. The sap of the plant is toxic and can cause severe irritations so care is needed when handling this plant. Learn more about care, propagation, toxicity and growing tips right here.
Is the Euphorbia Tirucalli grown indoors or outdoors?
It can be grown both indoors and out. However, the plant does very well with plenty of sunlight so whether you grow it indoors or out, be sure to provide plenty of sun for it to thrive.
Indoor Lighting Requirements
Euphorbia Tirucalli needs plenty of sunlight to survive and thrive. When growing the plant indoors, choose the brightest area in the house to place your plant. Generally speaking, a plant like this that requires a lot of light will do well in a south facing window where it can get the most sun. East and west facing windows will also work.
Try to provide at least 5-6 hours of sunlight per day indoors so the plant receives enough light. For areas with inadequate indoor lighting or poor lighting conditions, consider using a grow light. Grow Lights are good investments to have especially if you have long, dark winters or if your area does not receive enough sunlight. Here are some of my grow light recommendations.
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Euphorbia Tirucalli with green pencil-thin stems
Euphorbia Tirucalli with green stems
Euphorbia Tirucalli-Firesticks with fire-red pencil-like stems
Euphorbia Tirucalli with fire-red stems
Outdoor Sunlight Requirements
Euphorbia Tirucalli grows best in full sun. Partial shade may be tolerated as long as the plant meets its sunlight requirement most of the time. This plant will not do very well in the shade for prolonged periods of time. The more sun it receives, the more vibrant its colors become. In the shade the color stays mostly green.
Before moving the plant outdoors or increasing the amount of sunlight it receives, it is better to acclimate the plant to prevent sunburn. This will help prevent sunburn or sun damage. Can be grown in-ground in full sun in temperate climates.
Frost Tolerance
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zones 10-11 (hardy until around 30 °F or -1.1 °C)
Euphorbia Tirucalli is not a very frost hardy plant. It can tolerate mild frost for a very short period of time. It does well in temperatures over 30 °F or -1.1 °C. It can tolerate temperatures below that but not for long periods of time.
If you live in USDA hardiness zones 10-11, you can leave the plant outdoors all year long and they can even be planted in-ground. If you have extreme winter conditions in your area, the best way to grow these plants is in containers. That way you can bring them indoors during winter or when there is forecast of frost or snow.
There are ways to protect the plant from frost or freezing temperatures outdoors if you can’t bring it in for the winter. Frost cloths and mini greenhouses can help them survive the cold winter.

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