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Euphorbia tirucalli Rosea
Place in a sunny location.
Water every few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
Can tolerate down to -1.1 °C in the short term.
Succulent is often associated with the name Firesticks. The colour of the plant varies from yellow to red and it is commonly found with only miniature or no leaves.
Euphorbia tirucalli Rosea is also called Euphorbia tirucalli Firesticks, Sticks of Fire, or Red Pencil Tree. It is a cultivar of Euphorbia tirucalli that is native to Africa and is called Pencil Tree.
The leaves grow only small and soon fall off. The succulent usually takes the form of smooth, bare stems topped with spikes. From there, they turn orange, pink or red. The shades darken to deep red during winter and fade to yellow during summer. The cylindrical stems are about the diameter of a pencil. In the wild, it can grow up to 7.5 m tall. However, in our country, especially when grown in pots, it grows considerably smaller.
The inconspicuous flowers are coloured pale yellow.
It does not like long periods of drought. It can be lightly fertilised, but this risks losing its rich colours. On the other hand, in order to bring out the fiery shades, it is advisable to place the succulent outside during the summer. If the epidermis is disturbed, a mildly toxic rubber oozes out. This is an interesting piece for enthusiasts of warm colours and delicate shapes.