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Giant pencil cactus (jiffy sized)

Original price was: ₹130.Current price is: ₹59.

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Description

In India, we can sell this Giant pencil cactus (jiffy sized) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal

🔍 General Info

  • Common Name: Giant Pencil Cactus, Milkbush, Naked Lady

  • Botanical Name: Euphorbia tirucalli

  • Family: Euphorbiaceae

  • Origin: Native to Africa and parts of India

  • Type: Succulent shrub/tree


🌿 Appearance

  • Structure:

    • Tall, branching succulent with long, thin, cylindrical stems

    • Few to no leaves — they are tiny and fall off quickly

    • Branches appear green but may take on yellow, orange, or reddish hues in high light or cold

  • Size:

    • Can grow 10–30 feet (3–9 meters) tall in the ground

    • Stays smaller (around 6–8 ft) in large pots indoors

  • Sap:

    • Milky white latex sap is toxic and highly irritating to skin and eyes

⚠️ Caution: Always wear gloves when pruning or repotting.


☀️ Light Requirements

  • Outdoors:

    • Full sun to partial shade

    • Loves bright, intense light — coloration improves with more sun

  • Indoors:

    • Needs bright, direct sunlight for several hours a day

    • South- or west-facing window is ideal


💧 Watering & Soil

  • Watering:

    • Very drought-tolerant — water only when soil is completely dry

    • Reduce watering in winter

    • Overwatering can cause root rot

  • Soil:

    • Well-draining cactus or succulent mix

    • Add sand or perlite for extra drainage

  • Container:

    • Use pots with good drainage holes


🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

  • Temperature Range:

    • Prefers warm temps: 65–90°F (18–32°C)

    • Protect from frost (below 50°F / 10°C)

  • Humidity:

    • Low humidity preferred — thrives in dry climates


🌱 Propagation

  • By cuttings:

    • Let cut end callous for a day or two

    • Root in dry soil — no need to water until roots form

    • Avoid sap contact during cutting


⚠️ Toxicity & Safety

  • Toxic to humans and pets if ingested

  • Sap causes severe irritation on skin and especially in eyes

  • Keep out of reach of kids and animals


🌟 Why Grow the Giant Pencil Cactus?

  • Bold, sculptural plant that brings modern, desert vibes

  • Incredibly low-maintenance and drought-tolerant

  • Makes a great statement piece in large pots or xeriscape gardens

  • Offers seasonal color shifts in sunlight (green to yellow/red tones)


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