orange pencil cactus Sticks on Fire Milkbush

orange pencil cactus Sticks on Fire MilkbushThe 'Sticks on Fire' Milkbush is a dazzling color chameleon for sunny, dry gardens. Its slender, pencil like stems blaze in vibrant shades of coral, orange, and gold, intensifying with sun and cool weather. This slow growing Euphorbia creates a breathtaking, fiery thicket that adds unparalleled warm color and textural contrast to Bay Area rock gardens, succulent beds, or large containers, all while asking for little more than sunshine and neglect.

The 'Sticks on Fire' Milkbush is a dazzling color chameleon for sunny, dry gardens. Its slender, pencil-like stems blaze in vibrant shades of coral, orange, and gold, intensifying with sun and cool weather. This slow-growing Euphorbia creates a breathtaking, fiery thicket that adds unparalleled warm color and textural contrast to Bay Area rock gardens, succulent beds, or large containers, all while asking for little more than sunshine and neglect.

• Offers year-round vibrant color, with stem hues shifting from golden-green in shade to intense coral-red and orange in full sun and during cooler months.

• Forms a dense, upright, branching shrub composed of numerous smooth, cylindrical stems, creating a captivating architectural mass.

• Grows slowly but steadily, forming a well-behaved clump that is easy to manage and perfect for adding permanent, fiery structure to the garden.

• Is supremely drought-adapted, thriving on minimal water and perfect for xeriscaping; requires excellent drainage and "soak and dry" watering.

• Caution: Contains the characteristic toxic, milky sap of Euphorbias; handle with care and avoid contact with skin or eyes.