PENCIL CACTUS
Euphorbia tirucalli
A striking plant with pencil-thin, upright branches. It has a modern, sculptural look and is highly drought-tolerant.
Application:š³Solitary |āļøDrought tolerant |šµCactus / succulent |š”Indoor and outdoor
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Likes full sun
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Medium grower
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Give little water
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Height 3-6 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Pencil cactus |
| Latin name | Euphorbia tirucalli |
| Origin | Africa |
| Height | Up to 6 meters |
| Growth habit | Branched shrub to tree |
| Location (take into account) | Needs a lot of space or something to grow against |
| Light requirements | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Few |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Fertilization | Not necessary |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Leaves | None, thin green branches |
| Fruits | Inconspicuous |
| Flowers | Inconspicuous |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Limited |
| Iguana test | No |
| Suitable for pot | Limited |
| Toxicity | Poisonous sap; wear gloves when pruning and preferably also goggles. If sap gets in your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Keep the plant out of reach of children and pets. |