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Need ID on this Cactus, Succulent

9 years ago

Can someone please identify this plant for me. I bought it about 7 years ago when it was 6 inches tall, it is now over 6 feet. My gardener says it is poisonous and I want to offer it up on Craigslist for free. If you break one of the branches a milky white fluid comes out that stings your skin. I can email more pictures if necessary. Thanks, Marty

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rosemariero
9 years ago
Euphorbia tirucalli, Pencil Bush. Take care in handling--that white latex can cause blisters, rash & worse if gotten on skin/membranes.
rigo74
9 years ago
Awesome Pencil bush, I have one that is 6 feet tall and was given to me as a cutting from a local nusery that was closing down. I have owned it for about 5 years now.
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cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
9 years ago
If you're trimming it, hose it down first. Also in your area it will turn into a tree if you put it in the ground.

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