Cacti grow in hundreds of different shapes. The fibrous, juicy stems may be globular, cylindrical, branched, trailing and vinelike, ribbed, grooved, or knob-bearing. Only two species have true leaves. The rest of the 2,000 species are leafless.

Common name: "Pencil Cactus" or "Milk Bush"
Latin name: Euphorbia tirucalli

Native to: Tropical South and East Africa.
Growth habit: A woody, columnar upright bush. This plant can grow as tall as it's interior environment allows.
Temps: Normal indoor temperatures.
Cultural information: "Pencil Cactus" are a bizarre looking plant who's sap is poisonous. "Pencil Cactus" are quite easy to grow if placed in direct sunshine or very bright indirect light. Water sparingly maybe twice a month... allowing most of the soil mass to dry out. Feed monthly, spring through fall. When your plant becomes to tall, cut it back to the desired height. Wear gloves and a long sleeve shirt when pruning "Pencil Cactus". The sap may cause skin irritation. Be careful not to get the sap in your eyes.

Chartreuse to yellow new growth matures to a fiery orange on this great selection of the popular Pencil Cactus. Needs high-light to direct sun for the best color. An excellent choice to add contrasting form, and texture to the tropical garden or mixed containers.

Immediate shipping in a 6" pot

Features:

• Native to: Tropical South and East Africa
• Prefers sun. Water when dry
• Stems turn fiery red in full sun
• Proper name: Euphorbia tirucalli
• Immediate shipping in a 6" pot

UPCs:

• 612068956740

EAN:

• 0612068956740