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Red Pencil Tree

Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Sticks On Fire'

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Overview

Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire', commonly known as the Red Pencil Tree, is a vibrant succulent. Its slender, pencil-like branches transition from yellow to fiery red with sun exposure. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in Zones 9-11, reaching up to 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Prefers well-draining soil and full sunlight. Caution: sap is toxic and can irritate skin. Ideal for adding bold color contrast in xeriscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–10Type Succulent
Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Sticks On Fire') — Its slender, pencil-like branches transition from yellow to fiery red with sun exposure
Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Sticks On Fire') — Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire', commonly known as the Red Pencil Tree, is a vibrant succulent

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Euphorbiaceae

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Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Sticks On Fire') — Its slender, pencil-like branches transition from yellow to fiery red with sun exposure
Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Sticks On Fire') — Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire', commonly known as the Red Pencil Tree, is a vibrant succulent

Photograph: H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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