Euphorbia tirucalli Euptir Firesticks, Indian Tree Spurge, Sticks on Fire
Euphorbia tirucalli Euptir Firesticks, Indian Tree Spurge, Sticks on Fire
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Euphorbia tirucalli Firesticks, Indian Tree Spurge, Sticks on Fire,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti Upright
Description:
Attractive unique succulent which over time, will produce thick tree-like branches with fleshy and smooth, narrow stick-like leaves. Leaves are green and red in colour and in well lit areas be more red. Makes a great feature in a container. Grows approx. 1.5m tall x 1m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Euphobiaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Pink, Red
Flower Colour: Insignificant, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.