Name: Euphorbia tirucalli pencil cactus
Brand: Planet Desert
SKU: 436
Price: 12.5 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

This colorful succulent is also known as the pencil cactus. Needs to be handled with caution. It contains a sap that can produce severe irritation and is toxic and may cause problems in some people

Full sun, drought tolerant. It is an excellent houseplant that will grow pretty fast up to 30' tall.

It needs to be protected from frost.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Blooming Season	Late spring and early summer
Common Name	Pencil cactus
Dormancy	-
Family	Euphorbiaceae
Flower	Yellow
Frost Tolerance	25°f
Growth Rate	Fast growth
Hardiness Zone	9b to 11
Height	4-8 ft.
Origin	Africa
Scientific Name	Euphorbia tirucalli pencil cactus
Shape	Cylindrical
Sun Exposure	Full sun

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11/11/2021

Fred S.

United States

Pencil Cactus

Plant condition was good; was wanting more dominant colors particularly the red portions.

12/07/2021

Planet Desert

For future orders please see our order note section underneath the selected plants in your cart, prior to checkout. In that section you can add your requests on plant characteristics and we will do our best to accommodate. Thank you!

09/10/2021

Jennifer W.

United States

Not exactly as pictured

The one I received is all green, so I’m disappointed that it does not have the reds, yellows, and oranges I was expecting. I have it in a south window hoping for a color change…

12/07/2021

Planet Desert

Sorry to hear you were not completely satisfied. There are many factors that affect the coloring of these living plants. For example the season, stage of growth and weather/climate conditions. For this we do have an order comment section where you can add any requests of characteristics and we do our best to accommodate. For future orders you can reach us anytime by email or phone. Thank you!

08/31/2021

Miriam R.

United States

Pencils on my window.

I was well please with the delivery and care it was packaged. I have it facing south and it's growing well I see growth. Can't wait for next spring so I can transplant .

02/23/2021

Charles V.

United States

Euphorbia tirucalli pencil cactus

The plant received is a bit disappointing in that it only has three branches. I hope that it will fill in.

05/30/2019

Shea H.

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5 Gallon Pot- Shipped Bare Root

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If you live in a cold climate and are expecting temperatures below 40 degrees within the next five days after placing your order, we highly recommend adding a heat pack to your order. If you do not order a heat pack, we do not send one with your order.

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To prevent plants from freezing while in transit, orders placed for areas with extreme severe freezing temperatures will be held for shipment until it is safe to ship.

Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is larger than a 3.5" pot WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

We ship via USPS Priority Mail, and we calculate the shipping cost based on the weight and volume of your purchase. Care instructions are included in every package you order. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. Depending on your location, we will ship the plants on a certain day to avoid transit time during weekends or holidays. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note on your order. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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