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Fire Sticks

Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame'

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Overview

Euphorbia tirucalli 'Flame' or Fire Sticks is a striking, succulent shrub, notable for its vibrant, fire-hued stems that intensify in sunlight. Mature plants stand 4-8 feet tall, with a spread of 2-4 feet. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this perennial thrives in USDA zones 9-11. Requires well-drained soil and minimal water. Caution: Sap is toxic and can irritate the skin. Adds bold color contrast to arid landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–10Type Succulent
Fire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Adds bold color contrast to arid landscapes
Fire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this perennial thrives in USDA zones 9-11Fire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Euphorbia tirucalli 'Flame' or Fire Sticks is a strikingFire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Mature plants stand 4-8 feet tall, with a spread of 2-4 feetFire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Caution: Sap is toxic and can irritate the skinFire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Requires well-drained soil and minimal waterFire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire'+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Euphorbiaceae

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Fire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Adds bold color contrast to arid landscapes
Fire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this perennial thrives in USDA zones 9-11
Fire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Euphorbia tirucalli 'Flame' or Fire Sticks is a striking
Fire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Mature plants stand 4-8 feet tall, with a spread of 2-4 feet
Fire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Caution: Sap is toxic and can irritate the skin
Fire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Requires well-drained soil and minimal water
Fire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire'
Fire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — fire-hued stems that intensify in sunlight
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