Euphorbia tirucalli 'Flame'
Sticks on Fire, Pencil Tree
Description
In frost free areas, Euphorbia can grow 4'-8' tall and 3'-5' tall. It is much slower growing than the parent plant and much smaller. It can be single or multiple trunked. It has red cylindrical branches that are about the diameter of a pencil in the winter, changing to yellow in summer. This succulent is best grown in full sun to get best color. Leaves are insignificant. Some people are allergic to the sap. It is tolerant of salt, full sun, part shade and quite drought resistant. It is a great accent plant for a container. Sap may be irritating to skin and eyes when plant is pruned.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Orange
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Allergenic, Poisonous
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.