Euphorbia tirucalli’Rosea '
Fire Sticks , Red Pencil Tree , Sticks of Fire , Sticks on Fire
Euphorbia tirucallivar.rosea , Euphorbia tirucalli’Firesticks',Euphorbia tirucalli’Sticks on Fire '
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crime syndicate : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia tirucalli’Rosea ' is a cultivar ofEuphorbia tirucalli .
Euphorbia tirucalli’Rosea ' , also known asEuphorbia tirucalli’Sticks on Fire ' , is a strikingsucculentshrub with smooth , fleeceable , cylindrical branch with tips that can range from orange to pink and red . It can grow up to 25 ft ( 7.6 m ) tall and 10 human foot ( 3 m ) wide . The leg are about the diameter of a pencil . The colouration of the branches tends to pass off closer to yellow in the summertime and becomes redder in the winter . The leaves are humble and fall off too soon , so commonly , the stem are naked .
The flowers are pale yellow and invisible .
Euphorbias are very well-situated to manage for . These plants call for a picayune pampering to become established , but once they are , they are ego - sufficient . More break from too much care and watering than from disuse . Euphorbias needwell - drain soiland lots of sunlight . They are not particular about soil pH but can not tolerate wet soil . Unlike most succulent , Euphorbiadoes not manage long periods of drought well . It may need weekly watering during the summer . Waterwhenever the land is wry several inches below the aerofoil . Water deeply , but do n’t let them posture in wet soil , which can have theme rot . tot up some organic matter or fertiliser to the planting hollow . Feed with a half - strength plant food monthly if you are grow them in containers or your soil is poor .
These succulent can be raise from seed , but they can be unmanageable to germinate ( or even ascertain ) . They are usually propagate by cuttings . This can be catchy because of the exuding sap . root hormone is recommend withEuphorbias . They be given to grow problem - free , but there are a few pests and disease to be watchful for .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
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