Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire' is a a form of E. tirucalli that turns coral orange to red when grown in bright light. Ours are currently yellow from being grown in the protected shade of a greenhouse, but if acclimated to fuller sun it will take on the iconic reddish hues. this is a succulent shrub or tree like spurge that is native to semi-arid tropical environments. Also known as a "Pencil Cactus" for its spindly, cactus-like branching habit. This plant will do best in well drained soils and will blush red when grown in full sun.
Care of Euphorbia tirucalli:
Sun to partial shade, temp, 40 to 100 degrees, 18 to 24 in tall, allow to get dry between watering.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.
Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire' is a a form of E. tirucalli that turns coral orange to red when grown in bright light. Ours are currently yellow from being grown in the protected shade of a greenhouse, but if acclimated to fuller sun it will take on the iconic reddish hues. this is a succulent shrub or tree like spurge that is native to semi-arid tropical environments. Also known as a "Pencil Cactus" for its spindly, cactus-like branching habit. This plant will do best in well drained soils and will blush red when grown in full sun.
Care of Euphorbia tirucalli:
Sun to partial shade, temp, 40 to 100 degrees, 18 to 24 in tall, allow to get dry between watering.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.