Euphorbia Tirucalli Pencil Cactus House Plant

Euphorbia Tirucalli Pencil Cactus House PlantEuphorbia tirucalli, commonly known as the Pencil Cactus, Sticks on Fire, or Firesticks Plant, is a striking succulent shrub admired for its vivid colouration and sculptural, coral like form. A member of the Euphorbiaceae family and native to the dry regions of Africa and India, this distinctive species is beloved by collectors and designers for its architectural silhouette and vibrant hues that shift beautifully with the seasons. The plants thin,

Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot

Native to the humid forests of Borneo

Tolerates some morning or early afternoon sun

or fern fibre

A moderate to fast-growing self-heading Philodendron

almonds can be grown in a sheltered

and North Africa

such as mulching

upright petioles remain richly coloured

so periodic thinning or pruning may be necessary to control its growth

This constant transition of colour gives the plant a ghostly

it is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a distinctively architectural form