Bpots, you're incorrect.

There are two types (at least) of Euphorbia tirucalli, the regular one (which can redden with sun exposure and lesser water) and a cultivar called 'Sticks of Fire', which stays red almost all of the time.

Both are incorrectly called 'Pencil Cactus', though they're not cactus.

Be aware that the sap can be caustic to your skin.

I think that "sticks on Fire " will not grow as tall as the other regular one , who if given a perfect world of mild teemps will attain tree like stature.

So just so I'm clear cactusmcharris,

Both will produce red, just one (sticks on fire) stays red where the other's red depends on care?

Thanks for the help all

Another voice in the garden with a picture of the both types planted right next to each other, look closely the all green one is on the back of the red one to the right.

Greg

Ok sorry, this is a better view of the all green next to the red one.

Greg

Ok sorry, this is a better view of the all green next to the red one.

Greg

{{!gwi}}

sorry for dublicate.

Your forgiven for duplicating beauty anyday.

and there are true cacti called Pencil Cactus as well.

As Geoff reminds us, there is the original and completely-cactus Opuntia ramosissima. And that's just one of the actual cactus species which have this name, illustrating once again that learning the scientific name for a plant is primo.

Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:657865}}

This post was edited by cactusmcharris on Fri, Oct 4, 13 at 22:44

I got these cuttings today and want to know if I can simply plant them "as is" in the garden, or do I have to plant in a pot first to root, then plant in the garden.?

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you~

lizzynola I think that would depend on your climate and area. If in south west I think you could just put it in the soil in spring. Of course dry it out first