5 FireSticks Euphorbia tirucalli Succulent Cuttings (Pencil Castus, Sticks on Fire)

When ordering, be mindful that living succulents can freeze. If you live in an area that is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, you should add a heat pack to your order- Heat packs are available at my store. Please message me if you are having trouble finding them. The heat pack will be activated at the time of shipping to keep your succulents warm on their way to you. I do not charge extra shipping for this add-on. If heat pack is not purchased, I am not responsible for any damage caused by cold temperatures.

(To root succulent cuttings- Propagation:

Cuttings allowed to callus over root easily. The branch will need to heal for about four days before it is repotted. Check your cutting to be sure they have callused over on the cut ends. Once a callus has formed, plant your cutting, callused end into succulent soil. Once repotted, place in a warm spot and give the plant plenty of bright, indirect light and barely water, and it will root itself in its new planter in about four weeks.)

Euphorbia tirucalli ‘Sticks on Fire’

Names and Synonyms:

Tithymalus tirucalli, Tirucalia indica, Euphorbia viminalis, Euphorbia geayi, Euphorbia. laro, Euphorbia media, Euphorbia. rhipsalioides, Euphorbia scoparia, Euphorbia suareziana, Euphorbia gymnoclada, Euphorbia. entheurodoxa, Arthrothamnus tirucalli

Common Names:

Red Pencil Tree, Red Pencil Cactus, Aveloz, Firestick Plants, Indian Tree Spurge, Naked Lady, Pencil Tree, Sticks on Fire, Milk Bush, Milkhedge, Petroleum-plant

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Origin:

E. tirucalli is endemic to Subtropical Africa, Madagascar, the Arabian Peninsula and India. This colorful cultivar was collected in South Africa.

Height:

3-4'

Width:

3-4'

USDA Zones:

9-11

Cold Tolerance: 30° to 35°F; -1.1° to 1.7°C,

Heat Tolerance:

Very heat tolerant

Light Requirement:

Full sun

Water needs:

Very drought tolerant once established

Maintenance:

None

Uses:

Euphorbia tirucalli is an excellent container plant. It does not mind being pot-bound. Where climate allows, it makes a very colorful landscape plant. Needs well draining soil. Note that the sap is somewhat caustic and the plant is best located away from pedestrian areas where the branches can be easily broken. The sap can cause temporary blindness if it contacts the eyes.

Propagation:

Cuttings allowed to callus over root easily. The branch will need to heal for about four days before it is repotted. Check your cutting to be sure they have callused over on the cut ends. Once a callus has formed, plant your cutting, callused end into succulent soil. Once repotted, place in a warm spot and give the plant plenty of bright, indirect light and barely water, and it will root itself in its new planter in about four weeks.

Problems:

None

Special notes:

Sap in plants may cause irritation to skin and eyes. Poisonous if ingested.

This cultivar of Euphorbia tirucalli is a very striking succulent shrub. Multiple fire-red stems, resembling small pencils or sticks, grow from the base of the plant. The red stems often show shades of pink, orange or yellow and the color is more vivid during the cooler months and when grown in bright sun. Inconspicuous yellowish-green flowers are borne in summer. Small leaves grow at the branch tips during wetter periods and are shed in dry periods. It is highly salt tolerant and can be grown near the ocean.

All my plants are grown in my own personal gardens, ponds, and woodlands. I do replenish and update my gardens with bulbs and plants purchased from various nurseries. All my plants are grown in my own personal gardens, ponds, and woodlands. I do replenish and update my gardens with bulbs and plants purchased from various nurseries. I ship all plants BARE ROOT, meaning your plants will be freshly dug the morning I send to you, wrapped in wet toweling, then placed in plastic zip bags for shipping. I also trim the plants back for better shipping, and less transplant shock once you get them planted. Please contact me right away if you have any questions or concerns. Once received, please plant immediately. Any remaining foliage should be expected to wilt or wither when transplanting... THIS DOES NOT MEAN PLANTS ARE DEAD. Most plants/roots need several weeks to bounce back after transplanting.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1) I DO USE PLASTIC ZIP BAGS FOR SAFER SHIPPING

2) ALL PLANTS WILL BE TRIMMED FOR SHIPPING. MOST PLANTS WILL HAVE SOME DIRT OR MUD (ESPECIALLY POND PLANTS CAN TEND TO HAVE MUDDY ROOT SYSTEMS)

3) PLANTING AND GROWING INFORMATION IS STATED IN EACH LISTING, TO BE SPECIFIC TO THE PLANT/PLANTS YOU ARE PURCHASING. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE SENT WITH YOUR ORDER SHIPMENT. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, AS I AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO HELP FURTHER.

4) ALL PLANTS SHIPPED BARE ROOT. NONE WILL BE SENT POTTED.

5) PICTURES ARE OF PLANTS IN FULL BLOOM. YOU WILL RECEIVE PLANTS THAT HAVE BEEN TRIMMED OR CUT BACK FOR BETTER TRANSPLANTING SUCCESS, AND LESS STRESS IN SHIPPING TO YOU.

6) MOST PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SMALL, FLAT RATE, USPS PRIORITY MAIL, BOX. Larger Orders will ship in Medium or Large Flat Rate Priority boxes.