Plant No. 05

Euphorbia Firestick

Euphorbia tirucalli

Green pencil-thin sticks with red-orange tips at the top. Looks like a coral reef. No real leaves.

Full sun - brightest spot you haveEvery 21 days30–50%50–85°F

Specifications

Current Pot

5 gal (~10–11")

New Pot

Deroma terracotta 12" w/ saucer

Pot Type

Unglazed terracotta

Soil

Cactus/succulent mix + lots of extra perlite (50/50)

Watering

Every 21 days - let it go bone dry. Desert plant, less is more.

Light

Full sun - brightest spot you have

Humidity

30–50%

Temperature

50–85°F

Care Notes

TOXIC SAP - always wear gloves when handling. The white milky sap burns skin and eyes. Keep away from pets. Terracotta pot helps it dry out faster which is what it wants.