Firestick Succulent Propagation

Let the firestick cutting dry for a few days to callous over and plant in succulent soil.

Firestick succulent propagation.

Optional dip the cut end in rooting hormone. The pot must be 2 to 3 inches wider and deeper than the plant s current pot and have drainage holes. Often referred to as a cactus the plant is actually a succulent that presents new growth with flare. Often referred to as a cactus the plant is actually a succulent that presents new.

Firestick cactus or euphorbia tirucalli rosea is also known as sticks of fire sticks on fire or pencil tree. Euphorbia tirucalli sticks on fire is best propagated from stem cuttings. Choose a healthy young red pink or very light green stem with unblemished reddish or pinkish pencil like appendages. Fill the bottom of a pot with a 2 to 3 inch layer of cactus or succulent potting soil.

The location of fire sticks should allow for full sun year round. Propagating from stem cuttings step by step. Dip the stem s end in water to stop the sap from oozing. I usually skip this step but some people prefer using it to speed up the.

It s easy to propagate a firestick plant using stem cuttings. Obtain a stem cutting and let it dry for a few days to a few weeks until it has formed a scab or callous on the cut end. Firestick cactus or euphorbia tirucalli rosea is also known as sticks of fire sticks on fire or pencil tree.