Euphorbia Tirucalli - Pencil Cactus

A striking evergreen pencil thin succulent shrub that grows vertically.

The Pencil Plant or Euphorbia Tirucalli is a succulent native to South and East Africa. The plant’s namesake branches are pencil-like and grow upward in a candelabra pattern. Young branches are cylindrical, smooth, and green, but with age can turn grey and rough like tree bark. Its leaves are small and slender and fall off quickly.

This succulent yields a highly toxic milky sap if broken or torn.

Thrives in bright indirect light to direct sun. Not suited for low light conditions.

Water deeply allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Increase frequency with increased light.

14cm pot