Firestick Euphorbia tirucalli Great container or accent plant, the tips turn orange-ish red when weather turns cold. Other common names include Sticks of Fire and Pencil Tree.Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N DStatus: Non-nativeOrigin: Native to South Africa, though it has naturalized throughout Africa. Also it has naturalized in southwest Florida.Family: EuphorbiaceaeSize: To 20′ in the ground, much smaller in containersSun: FullWatering: LowGrowth Rate: FastSoil: Tolerates a variety of soil typesTemperature: Hardy into the mid-20s FPruning:Disease and Pests:Uses: Nectar plant for beesNotes: The stems contain white latex that might be toxic and can cause dermal rashes and blistering, oral ingestion might cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. The tiny yellow flowers might be missed by humans, but bees and other pollinators love them.ResourcesPublic ASUShare this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...
