Firestick Succulent Propagation

Often referred to as a cactus the plant is actually a succulent that presents new growth with flare.

Firestick succulent propagation.

To propagate a pencil cactus put on gloves and goggles and snip off a healthy stem. Firestick cactus or euphorbia tirucalli rosea is also known as sticks of fire sticks on fire or pencil tree. Obtain a stem cutting and let it dry for a few days to a few weeks until it has formed a scab or callous on the cut end. Euphorbia tirucalli sticks on fire is best propagated from stem cuttings.

It s easy to propagate a firestick plant using stem cuttings. Let the firestick cutting dry for a few days to callous over and plant in succulent soil. The pot must be 2 to 3 inches wider and deeper than the plant s current pot and have drainage holes. Propagating from stem cuttings step by step.

Choose a healthy young red pink or very light green stem with unblemished reddish or pinkish pencil like appendages. Take precautions when handling this succulent. Please keep in mind sticks on fire is toxic. Fill the bottom of a pot with a 2 to 3 inch layer of cactus or succulent potting soil.

The location of fire sticks should allow for full sun year round. Optional dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Firestick cactus or euphorbia tirucalli rosea is also known as sticks of fire sticks on fire or pencil tree.