Scientific Name:
Euphorbia tirucalliProduct Details:
Ships bare rooted. 12-15 inches in height
Special Plants are those that we think are unique and interesting. We offer them to the adventurous gardeners who would like to add more tropical interest and color to their garden or home. Stokes Tropicals has carefully chosen a wide range of exciting tropical plants that are easy-to-grow, that are not commonly available, that have some unusual horticultural interest, and can be successfully grown in containers. We are constantly searching for new and exciting plants, particularly tropicals--from Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America. Euphorbia tirucalli Pencil Cactus- A unique plant with pencil-shaped stems and very small deciduous leaves. Stems contain a milky corrosive sap. Succulent plant that can grow up to 15 feet in ideal conditions. Grows best in full sun with little to moderate water. Hardy to 25F (4C) for short periods of time. Makes a unique container plant. Zones 10 and higher.