Light
Use bright light, with afternoon protection during very hot summers.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Pencil Tree
Euphorbia tirucalli
Succulents · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) has a dense / erect growth form. Foliage shapes recorded for this species: lanceolate, linear, oblanceolate. Flower colours recorded: gold/yellow.
A space where it can thrive
Growth habit: dense, erect. Indoor conditions and winter outdoor hardiness are different; use the light and moisture advice for your growing space.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Cindy Christian · Source · CC BY 4.0.
Your care routine
Watering
Let the soil dry between watering; drainage is essential.
Soil & drainage
Suitable textures: Clay, Loam (Silt), Sand, Shallow Rocky. Soil reaction: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0).
Outdoor hardiness
Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.
Through the seasons
Reported flowering season: spring, summer. Bloom timing varies with climate and cultivar.
Pets & little ones
The source lists low poisoning severity. Reported harmful parts: bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, sap/juice, seeds, stems. Do not ingest; keep away from children and pets. Avoid contact with the irritating sap and wear gloves when handling.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
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Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.