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How to propagate a pencil cactus – for more of these super structural plants

Green Euphorbia Tirucalli plant on pink colored background.

The pencil cactus, otherwise known as a 'milk bush' or euphorbia tirucalli, is a variety of cacti known for its signature, vertical pencil-like branches that grow in a candelabra pattern.

Native to Africa and best kept in temperatures not dipping below 25°C, the plant has become highly popularized as a house succulent in many parts of the world for its low maintenance nature and pleasing silhouette.

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