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Euphorbia tirucalli (Indian Tree Spurge, Naked Lady, Pencil Plant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 502550

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Euphorbiales Family: Euphorbiaceae Genus: Euphorbia Species: Euphorbia tirucalli

Common Names add Pencil Cactus edit | delete Pencil plant edit | delete Firesticks Euphorbia edit | delete Sticks of Fire edit | delete Pencil Euphorbia edit | delete Finger tree edit | delete Milk Bush edit | delete Indian Tree Spurge edit | delete Naked Lady edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Evergreen Houseplant Ornamental Tree Tropical   Zones / Hardiness edit 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Flowering Start edit Summer   Flowering End edit   Leaf Colour edit Red Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Centre Piece Container/Patio Hanging Basket Hedging/Screening Coastal Garden Low Maintenance Garden Miniature/Fairy Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below The irritating substance in the sap is latex. edit | delete Red color in bright sunlight. edit | delete Outside in tropical climates will become a one trunk or multi trunk tree edit | delete Let cut edge of stems dry before planting edit | delete Milky sap can cause blisters on sensitive skin edit | delete Sap in the eyes can cause temporary blindness edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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