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Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire'

Red Pencil Tree

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Description

This plant is probably one of the most popular and well known of the Euphorbias; its beautiful, freely branching, vertical lines of deep green, mottled in the center with a zig-zaggy pattern of cream colors makes it outstanding. Generally grows to 6' tall x 2' wide, but can get to be much larger. It does well in full sun in cool coastal areas or part shade elsewhere in hotter climates. Branches are as thin as pencils and are reddish color. Leaves are inconspicuous. When pruning or breaking stems, sap may irritate skin.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.