Pencil Cactus easy care bead-like leaves

bead-like leaves

with its obvious trailing stems and distinctive leaf markings

This exotic plant can grow to heights of up to 4 feet

Each Cowboy Cactus is completely unique in shape

Pencil Cactus easy care bead-like leavesThe "Euphorbia tirucalli" or the "Pencil Cactus" is a member of the Euphorbia group of succulents. Another name for the plant is Milkbush because of the milky sap it discharges when harmed. Highly ornamental, the Pencil Cactus will grow in a columnar upright fashion from 8 to 30 ft tall outdoors in a frost free environment. It has pencil thin stems that turn a fire red colour during the colder months. It is a fabulous houseplant and makes an intricate