Light
Full sun / direct • approx. 40,000–80,000 lux






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Euphorbia tirucalli replaces broad leaves with dense clusters of smooth, pencil-thin green stems, creating a stark sculptural outline that can eventually reach 1.5–2 m in a large pot. Under very strong light the tips may flush orange or red, but the plant’s main appeal is the branching form rather than seasonal colour.
It needs maximum sun, a mineral-heavy succulent mix, and full drying between waterings to avoid rot. Warmth between 18–30 °C keeps growth steady, while cold wet roots are the quickest route to collapse.
The white latex is seriously irritating to skin and eyes and poisonous if ingested, so this is a plant to handle with gloves and place well away from pets or children. Cuttings root readily once the severed ends have dried and callused for several days.
Light
Full sun / direct • approx. 40,000–80,000 lux
Water
Water when ~90–100% dry
Substrate
Gritty • Ultra fast-draining • Mineral-heavy • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–30 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Normal 40–50 %
Growth habit
succulent shrub/tree
Support
not needed
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height: 200 cm • Max. spread: 90 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Madagascar; desert or dry shrubland habitat
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Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
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