Fire sticks
FIRE STICKS
Euphorbia tirucalli 'Rosea'

Fire Sticks, a native to South Africa, is a striking succulent-shrub that will bring color into any xeriscape. New stems produced on this plant are colored orange to red providing a color scheme that seamlessly flows from green at the base of the plant, to red at the tips of the stems. Although Fire Sticks is not native to North America, it has been noted to do very well in arid, North American regions.

GARDENING BASICS
Type: Succulents
Hardiness: 30˚F
Water: Low
Sun Exposure: Full
GROWTH
Growth Rate: Slow/Moderate
Average Size: 6’ H × 4’ W
Coverage: 13 square feet
FOLIAGE
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color: Green to Orange to Red
FLOWERS & FRUITS
Flower Color: N/A
Flower Season: N/A
Fruit: N/A
MORE COMMENTS
Thorns: No
Allergies: Unknown
The stems contain a white latex-type substance that may cause dermal rashes and blistering if exposed to skin. The latex can be processed into a low grade rubber, and has gained recent interest as a possible source of biofuel. This tough shrub's biggest enemy is root rot; do not over-water.