Cutting the Stem for Planting a Firestick Cactus

Firestick cactus, or Euphorbia tirucalli 'Rosea,' is also known as sticks of fire, sticks on fire or pencil tree. Often referred to as a cactus, the plant is actually a succulent that presents new growth with flare. Young stems are fiery orange to red and turn green with age. Hardy only in U.S. …