About This Product
Botanical Name: Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire', 'Firesticks'
Common Name: Sticks on Fire Milkbush, Red Pencil Tree
A succulent shrub that forms an upright bush. Pencil-like stems carry tiny, inconspicuous leaves. Stems are bright coral-red to yellow-orange to golden-green. Non-showy flowers. Toxic to dogs, cats, other animals, and humans. All plant parts contain a caustic, milky sap that is known to cause burns and welts.
USDA Zone: Zones 10 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 13, 23, 24; H1, H2
Mature Height: 4 - 8 feet
Mature Width: 3 - 5 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low, Moderate