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Pencil Bush, Pencil Tree
Scientific Name: Euphorbia tirucalli L.
Family: Euphorbiaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 13, 23, 24 USDA: 10-12 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C) for short periods. Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Swaziland Growth Habits: Succulent bush or tree, up to 30 feet tall in ideal conditions (9 m); pencil shaped stems, very small deciduous leaves; milky corrosive sap Watering Needs: Little to moderate water Propagation: Cuttings

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