{"page":{"id":89529581757,"body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEuphorbia tirucalli\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e - “Pencil Cactus,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Euphorbia ingens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e- “Candelabra Tree,” \u0026amp;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEuphorbia trigona\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e - “African Milk Tree” - Most Euphorbia sp.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrefers direct sun. Euphorbia are an excellent choice for a sunny window (usually south- or west-facing). Rotate the plant periodically for balanced growth and even color development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOnly water once the soil is nearly or completely dry. During the winter they will need watering less frequently as they go mostly dormant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnvironment: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEuphorbia thrive in a dry environment and prefer temperatures 60-70 degrees or higher. Use a well draining cacti\/succulent potting mix and plant in a container just slightly larger than its’ current container \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToxicity: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigher toxicity to cats, dogs, and humans. If the milky white sap gets on your skin, wash it off immediately with soap and water as the sap can be irritating. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOf Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSome varieties of pencil cactus exhibit vibrant colors when placed in a sunny location. More sun leads to more color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe candelabra tree bears needle-like barbs which can hurt if pricked, so handle with caution. It is recommended to wear gloves for protection..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverwatering your euphorbia can cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLeaves may be appear seasonally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen planting in a pot without a drainage hole, avoid over watering by estimating 25% of the container’s overall volume, with appropriate drainage materials incorporated when planting.\u003c\/span\u003e","created_at":"2022-06-04T14:01:25-05:00","published_at":"2022-06-04T14:01:25-05:00","updated_at":"2023-03-03T09:56:04-06:00","handle":"care-sheet-euphorbia-tirucalli-pencil-cactus-euphorbia-ingens-candelabra-tree-euphorbia-trigona-african-milk-tree","title":"Care Sheet - Euphorbia tirucalli “Pencil Cactus,” Euphorbia ingens “Candelabra Tree,” Euphorbia trigona “African Milk Tree”"}}