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Pencil Cactus, Medium
Pencil Cactus, Medium
Nerd Name: Euphorbia tirucalli
Common Names: Pencil Cactus, Fire Sticks
As long as you provide enough bright light for a Pencil Cactus, they're super low maintenance and will thrive with infrequent but thorough waterings. They grow upwards and outwards, developing thick, woody trunks as the plant reaches a mature state. If they get enough direct sun, the green branches may 'sun stress' and turn a bright, fiery orange, displaying why they're sometimes called 'Fire Sticks.'
Details:
Care Difficulty: Level 1 Plant
Sunlight: Bright, partially direct
Water: Water thoroughly when soil has been completely dry for at least a week
Humidity: Low - moderate
Toxicity: NOT safe for pets or people
Temperature: Happiest between 60-85F