Firesticks Pencil Cactus 10 Cuttings 5-8" (Euphorbia tirucalli) Succulent Plant

Firesticks Pencil Cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli) is a distinctive succulent shrub known for its slender branching stems and colorful appearance. When exposed to bright sunlight, the tips of the stems can develop vibrant orange tones, adding visual interest to gardens and succulent collections.

This hardy succulent is widely grown in warm climates and containers for its architectural form and low-maintenance care.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

10 Cuttings
5–8 inches long
Succulent cuttings

🌿 Plant Overview

Euphorbia tirucalli is a succulent shrub native to Africa and parts of India. It features thin cylindrical branches that grow upright and form a dense bushy structure.

The plant is commonly grown in xeriscape gardens, containers, and warm-climate landscapes.

🌸 Characteristics

• Succulent shrub with pencil-like branches
• Green stems that may develop orange tones in strong sunlight
• Upright bushy growth habit
• Popular ornamental succulent for gardens and containers

🌞 Sunlight

Full Sun

🌱 Soil

Prefers well-draining sandy or gritty soil

💧 Water

Low water needs; drought tolerant once established

Common Name: Pencil Cactus / Firesticks
Scientific Name: Euphorbia tirucalli
Plant Type: Succulent Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower Color: Yellow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-draining, Sandy
Water: Low
USDA Zone: 9–11