Euphorbia 'Tirucalli' Firesticks

Euphorbia tirucalli ‘Firesticks’ also called Firesticks or Pencil Cactus is another rather beautiful and interesting plant which attracts attention by its bright red and yellow stems that provide a powerful accent on the background of other plants in a garden or in a home. This Euphorbia type is famous for its vigorous growth and is suitable for a contemporary sculpture in gardens and home decorations. Whenever you decide to purchase Euphorbia ‘tirucalli’ Firesticks in Australia, you will be choosing a wonderful plant for yourself that will hardly require proper constant attention since it forms added beautiful low-light, doing not require excessive watering, perfect for both beginners in the field of plants, as well as fans of succulents. This plant has better qualities of brig seasonal colours which are better view in cool climates or where direct sunlight falls all day.

It is so easy to care for Firestick that it can easily endure periods of drought and is ideal for soils that have good drainage and should be watered sparingly. It is good for Bonsai and planting outdoors good for Australia sunny areas. But one must be careful with it on the grounds that the sap of the plants is a skin irritant. Ideal for architectural element to any plantings, Euphorbia ‘tirucalli’ Firesticks will definitely add a popular topic of interest to your place.

What is the Pencil Cactus?

The Special Pencil Cactus is a succulent and categorized under the Euphorbia genera. This ornamental Succulent is famed for its bright hue that is even brighter when it is cold and it requires very little attention. This Succulent is easy to mistake for the Pencil Cactus, but in fact, they are the same and are quite related.

How to Care for Pencil Cactus

Pencil Cactus Care Tips

Growing the Firestick Succulent requires little effort, and therefore it can be grown effortlessly by both the new and professional Succulent lovers. Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:

• Light: Ensure that your Pencil Cactus gets direct sunlight; and place the Succulent in that area of the house to avail the sunlight. This Succulent prefers areas with full sun as this makes the bracts to develop to become more vivid in color.

• Watering: Water only seldom and make sure that the soil gets rather dry between waterings. Under watering is also bad because it may cause water logged soil and root rot.

• Soil: Having proper drainage will be an added advantage to the Succulent since there will be no water buildup at the root level.

Ideal Growing Conditions for Pencil Cactus

There are some basic requirements that are needed to provide the right environment for the Pencil Cactus to grow well and to be happy, firstly, it should be located in an area where it will have access to sunlight and secondly it should be planted in a well-draining soil. It is drought hardy and more preferred where little or no watering is allowed hence making it an ideal plant for different climatic conditions.

How to Propagate Vibrant Firestick Succulent

Propagating the Firestick Succulent is a simple process:Propagating the Firestick Succulent is a simple process:

• Cut a Healthy Stem: Take a fresh seedless at a healthy portion of the stem and use a clean utensil, a knife will do good.

• Let it Dry: After that you should let the cut end dry and form a callus for a couple of days.

• Plant in Soil: Plant the stem in a well-draining mix and water only occasionally.

Pencil Cactus Propagation Methods

The other mode of asexual reproduction that is common with the Pencil Cactus is through the process known as division. This is done through taking a mature Succulent and splitting it into divergent sections all of which contain a shoot and a root. This is the most effective means since you are going to produce a huge number of plants at one time.

Firestick Plant Warning: Safety Tips

One of the most important things that should be carefully observed when dealing with Firestick Plant is never to touch it with bare hands since the sap is toxic. You must wash your hands, if you accidentally touch it; placing the Succulent in a place where your pets or children cannot get to it.

Firestick Succulent Uses and Benefits

Firestick Succulent is a variety that has an added benefit of being extremely resistant to drought thus can do very well in the Australian gardens. Its beautiful colors can easily blend in almost any working while it is ideal for xeriscaping which is a type of landscaping that involves minimal use of water.

Where to Buy Euphorbia Tirucalli Firesticks

You can also purchase the Euphorbia Tirucalli Firesticks on line at Succulents Online Store. We provide high quality BANTER plants that are always fresh and well maintained before delivery to the customers.

Pencil Cactus for Sale Near Me

If you have been searching for a Pencil Cactus for purchase near you, then Succulents Online is a shop where you should look. Our range of succulent plants is available a number of your cites across the Australia without the need to visit us personally.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The first photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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