Firestick Succulent Propagation

To propagate a pencil cactus put on gloves and goggles and snip off a healthy stem.

Firestick succulent propagation.

I usually skip this step but some people prefer using it to speed up the. The location of fire sticks should allow for full sun year round. Optional dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Fill the bottom of a pot with a 2 to 3 inch layer of cactus or succulent potting soil.

The pot must be 2 to 3 inches wider and deeper than the plant s current pot and have drainage holes. Firestick cactus or euphorbia tirucalli rosea is also known as sticks of fire sticks on fire or pencil tree. Let the firestick cutting dry for a few days to callous over and plant in succulent soil. It s easy to propagate a firestick plant using stem cuttings.

Often referred to as a cactus the plant is actually a succulent that presents new. Please keep in mind sticks on fire is toxic. Propagating from stem cuttings step by step. Often referred to as a cactus the plant is actually a succulent that presents new growth with flare.

Dip the stem s end in water to stop the sap from oozing. Firestick cactus or euphorbia tirucalli rosea is also known as sticks of fire sticks on fire or pencil tree. Choose a healthy young red pink or very light green stem with unblemished reddish or pinkish pencil like appendages.