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Euphorbia Tirucalli Firesticks "Pencil Cactus" 4Liter
SKU KZ538
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Euphorbia Tirucalli Firesticks "Pencil Cactus" 4Liter
Product Details
Weight: 4.00 kg
Botanical Name: Euphorbia tirucalli
Common Names: Firesticks, Pencil Cactus, Sticks on Fire, Milk Bush
📌 Product Description
Euphorbia tirucalli ‘Firesticks’ is a striking architectural succulent known for its slender, pencil-like stems that flush vibrant shades of orange, coral, and red in full sun. The intensity of the colour increases during cooler months and bright light exposure, creating a dramatic “flame-like” effect in the landscape.
This drought-tolerant, fast-growing succulent makes a bold statement in containers or water-wise gardens and is ideal for modern, minimalist planting designs.
⚠️ Important: The milky sap is highly irritating to skin and eyes. Always handle with care and keep away from pets and children.
📏 Size When Fully Grown
Height: 1.5 – 3 m (can be pruned to maintain size)
Spread: 1 – 2 m
Growth Habit: Upright, branching succulent shrub
Growth Rate: Fast
🌱 Best Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun for best colour development
Soil: Very well-draining sandy or succulent mix
Water:
- Water moderately in summer
- Reduce watering significantly in winter
- Highly drought-tolerant once established
Feeding: Light feeding during spring and summer
Maintenance:
- Prune to shape or control height
- Wear gloves when pruning (irritating sap)
- Avoid overwatering
🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)
Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
Colour Intensifies: Autumn and winter with cooler temperatures
Climate Suitability: Excellent for warm inland and coastal regions
Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect below 5°C
🌼 Additional Benefits
✔ Dramatic architectural form
✔ Vibrant seasonal colour
✔ Extremely drought-tolerant
✔ Low-maintenance
✔ Excellent feature plant
✔ Ideal for modern landscapes
🌿 Ideal Uses
✔ Feature plant in water-wise gardens
✔ Contemporary landscape designs
✔ Large patio containers
✔ Coastal gardens
✔ Rock gardens
✔ Accent plant in succulent displays
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