Firestick Plant (Pencil Cactus): How To Grow And Care For Euphorbia Tirucalli
The pencil cactus (aka Euphorbia tirucalli or ET) is a rugged succulent plant that can grow to over 30 feet high in the wild. This versatile plant has many names,
The pencil cactus (aka Euphorbia tirucalli or ET) is a rugged succulent plant that can grow to over 30 feet high in the wild. This versatile plant has many names,
There are several popular houseplants that have stolen the names of unrelated genera. The most infamous of these is Epipremnum aureum (masquerading as pothos), but another infamous imposter is Codiaeum
Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii) is a tropical plant, so it is impossible to grow it outdoors year-round unless you live in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11. However, if
The Devil’s Backbone plant – Pedilanthus tithymaloides [ped-ill-AN-thus tih-ee-mal-OY-deez] with its zig-zag stems give it a distinct look. The plant is native to the subtropical regions of Central America and
Euphorbia Polychroma [yoo-FOR-bee-uh, pol-ee-KROH-muh] is an herbaceous, perennial flowering Euphorbia plant species from the family Euphorbiaceae. Native to east, southeast, and central Europe, Turkey, and Libya, the plant is also known as
Euphorbia resinifera is a low-growing evergreen, succulent. Resinifera has a thick four-sided stem and resembles a cactus but isn’t a cactus. This plant belongs to the sizeable Euphorbiaceae family. It’s
Pedilanthus tithymaloides a broadleaf evergreen succulent hailing from the West Indies. It is commonly known as the Devil’s Backbone plant or Redbird Flower. The plant is a member of the
The flapjack plant or Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (kal-un-KOH-ee thur-SEE-flor-uh) is a succulent from the Crassulaceae family. Flapjacks are native to Africa, specifically Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland. The Kalanchoe thyrsiflora
Croton Zanzibar is a tropical plant native to the Western Pacific islands, Australia, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is a member of the Codiaeum variegatum family, pronounced [co-dee-ay’-um var-i-e-ga’-tum]. Most people
Euphorbia milii, the Crown of Thorns plant, is a popular decorative succulent from Madagascar. The crown of thorns grows as a landscape plant or potted for use indoors and out.
Croton petra [KROH-tun, pet-RAH] is a broadleaved evergreen perennial from the family Euphorbiaceae. Petra has attractive and interesting leaves. It is one of several croton plant varieties available on the
Euphorbia tirucalli has common names such as Firestick Plant, Pencil Cactus, Milk Bush, Naked Lady, Pencil Tree, Malabar Tree, and like most members of the Euphorbiaceae family is an interesting, attractive, easy-care plant
Codiaeum Mammy (koh-dih-EE-um) is also known as Croton Mammy (KROH-tun). Other common names you may hear are: This broadleaf evergreen is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee). Tropical croton plants are perennials, but
African Milk Tree cactus (Euphorbia trigona) is a tall, rugged, easy-care plant with thorns. The African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona) is native to Central Africa. It is often grown as a
Euphorbia ingens, also referred to as the candelabra tree cactus, belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae, the spurge family, and genus Euphorbia. Native to South Africa, these plants are found in the
Euphorbia Ascot Rainbow is an evergreen, bushy sub-shrub from the family Euphorbiaceae, originating from Australia. It is well-known for its distinctive variegated foliage and ornamental flowers, which is why an Australian
Euphorbia lactea cristata [yoo-FOR-bee-uh, lak-TAY-uh, kris-TAY-tuh] or Coral Cactus is not a cactus. Instead, it is a type of Euphorbia plant belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae and related to the:
Euphorbia lactea is a type of spurge, the common name for the Euphorbia plant genus and Euphorbiaceae family, often reaching up to 16’ feet. Euphorbia lactea has many common names:
Euphorbia marginata is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae. The Euphorbia plant’s genus name is thought to be in honor of Euphorbius, who was the physician of the king of
Euphorbia antisyphilitica [yoo-FOR-bee-uh, an-tee-sif-ih-LY-tih-kuh], also known as Candelilla, is a perennial plant and a member of the spurge, poinsettia family Euphorbiaceae, and native to the Chihuahuan desert. Its natural range
The crown of thorns, also known by the common name crown thorn or Christ plant, is a flowering plant species from Euphorbiaceae or the spurge family. Is Crown Of Thorns
Croton Magnificent is a select variety of Codiaeum Variegatum [koh-dih-EE-um, var-ee-GAY-tum] an evergreen shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. These tropical plants are native to Indonesia, Southeast Asia, as well
Gold Dust Crotons or Codiaeum variegatum [koh-dih-EE-u, koh-dih-EE-u] is a subtropical, evergreen shrub, naturally occurring in Indonesia, southern Asia, and Eastern Pacific Islands. A part of the Euphorbiaceae family, Croton plants are
Euphorbia cotinifolia (botanical name) [yoo-FOR-bee-uh, kot-in-ih-FOH-lee-uh] is a leafy plant with interesting heart-shaped leaves. Native to South America and Mexico, this broadleaf tropical shrub can reach 10’ – 15’ feet tall
Euphorbia characias wulfenii (yoo-FOR-bee-uh kar-RAY-see-as wool-FEN-ee-eye) also known as Mediterranean spurge, hails from Turkey, the Balkans, and southern Europe. This herbaceous perennial is a member of the Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) a
The myrtle spurge botanically Euphorbia myrsinites (yoo-FOR-bee-uh myrsinites) is an herbaceous evergreen perennial which hails from southeastern Europe and Asia minor. It is a member of the succulent Euphorbia genus part of the family Euphorbiaceae.
Commonly known as the gopher plant, Euphorbia rigida (yew-FORB-ee-ah RIJ-id-ah) formerly known as Euphorbia biglandulosa is a perennial succulent. Other common names include: Silver spurge Upright Myrtle Spurge Gopher Spurge
Euphorbia neriifolia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh ner-ee-eye-FOH-lee-uh), more commonly known as Hedge Euphorbia, belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae (euphorbia plants). This euphorbia species has a variety of common names: Indian Spurge Tree Oleander
Euphorbia Caput-Medusae (You-phor-Bi-ya Ca-put me-Dus-Sa) is an exotic-looking plant from the family Euphorbiaceae and Euphorbia plant (Spurge) genus. Its distinctive foliage and interesting appearance has earned this species several common
Euphorbia (eu-four’-bi-ah) plants come from the genus Euphorbiaceae (eu-four-bi-ay’-see-ee) that is made up of a diverse and unusual group of plants. More than 1600 species of Euphorbia plants (spurge family)
Euphorbia Obesa plant [yoo-FOR-bee-uh oh-BEE-suh] known also as the baseball Euphorbia is a shrubby species. It belongs to the Euphorbia genus along with the Crown of Thorns cactus and originates
The Crown of Thorns plant (Euphorbia Milii) originally grew in Madagascar. This succulent shrub holds multiple stems and bright green leaves. Blackthorns cover the branches. However, they feel relatively soft