GROWING PENCIL CACTUS: Dos & Donts - Care Tips and Propagation of Milkbush

[@GardenTips]

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[@wansukz3035]

I want some of your cactus in your collections 😍 they r adorable

[@samrahkashifhunza6605]

me too.

[@katarinakovacev2318]

Thanks, just one question- What will happen if I cut of the main stem? I wish it was more bushy

[@lyzeesl1fehacks]

@@katarinakovacev2318 he rarely replies .. annoying. Keep cutting the ends of the slender stems it will promote new growth .. never cut the mother stem, this is why it’s called the Mother stem, it is the main growing mechanism for the whole plant. Good luck!

[@18Naomibrown]

For all things plants I always search your videos first to see if you’ve covered the topic from insects/fungus issues to propagating succulents and more I ALWAYS check yours first! Your videos are short, informative and don’t include the long drawn out intro/outro most others entail. Keep up the great work and thank you for all your help my houseplants are THRIVING because of your help!

[@GardenTips]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@reneenorthcutt]

The tip about letting the end dry out is very helpful thank you so much! I got my first pencil cactus plant about 2 months ago and I never knew they existed.

[@georgemitchell9222]

one thing that you forgot to mention is that if you get any sap on your skin wash it off right away and don't touch your face any where because it is like acid it will burn even your eye and if you do get some of it near your eye go to the ER. I know because I had to go to the Hospital right away.

[@elainepiesman379]

I love how easy to understand and informative you are. Thanks!

[@462-x5n]

Thank you very much. I just got some cuttings today of this cactus and the night blooming orchid cactus. I couldn't remember how the gardener who gave them to me told me how to plant them (because he gave me so many cuttings of all kinds of plants). This video was very helpful. Direct, concise, and very informative. Thank you from a new subscriber!

[@GardenTips]

Thank you so much!

[@niecythebudgetnista3223]

Thank you I finally found someone that explained it simply! 🥰

[@JACK-el7ok]

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[@girls_eatkornbread5509]

You had the best video that I watched. thank you!

[@callmeishmael3031]

Your huge mother plant is far from huge. The pencil plant is a TREE that can grow to forty feet high. Not knowing this, thinking it was only a shrub, I planted one in my yard. It now has a trunk that's about ten inches thick even though I started severely pruning it when it got to around eight feet high. Its wood is stringy and sappy, so it's difficult to cut. I've been debating whether or not to kill it because it's growing too close to a retaining wall. Update: I finally cut it down, but left a stump about a foot tall to see what happens. You MUST wear gloves and have your skin covered because the toxic sap comes dripping all over the place with even small breaks. The stump started growing back in short shoots that circled all the way around the cut, and looked pretty interesting that way, but then it died all of a sudden a month or two later. Lots of the pencils fell all over the place when I cut it which I cleaned up, but some I missed. I had some pots with aloe vera in them close by and a new pencil plant started growing out of one--a 12" pot that was crowded with aloe vera. A couple nights ago I separated the pencil plant from the aloe vera. It had a fairly long root system circling the bottom of the pot. I repotted it in an air pot and hope it'll grow tall. It was actually a very cool unique addition to my landscape when the original tree had grown tall. The pencil clusters gets a rather all-around bushy shape when it gets off the ground. I moved it in its air pot from my front porch today to a spot close to a shaded area. I noticed that it looked better there with the dark background behind it.

[@prof-losaplotamus6013]

Did U know that U can run a tractor on that plant..? It produces pure hydrocarbons. See the comment I left for the channel on this same day for how much details.👍💕🎶🙏🏻

[@DoritoHunter]

Straight and to the point--thank you!

[@TerraceGarden]

Nice video

[@GardenTips]

Thank you!

[@sharonhughes2080]

Thank you....very terse...very informative....just what I was looking for!

[@SuzPicard]

Love your channel

[@SSsays29]

Sir there is a saying "never go to a doctor whose office plants have died" I think you have taken this very seriously. Short and crisp information. 👌

[@GardenTips]

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[@Crystallz2]

Very nice and informative videos! Thank you!

[@Crystallz2]

Thank you very much for your information!😃

[@navyashivram9942]

Tq sooo much sir 👍

[@Genoveva7780]

I started growing this pencil plant from a cutting just like you describe, but I didn't know if it was going to work, I did as an experiment. I am so glad I saw your video, now I know the proper frecuency to water this plant , so far it's doing good. One question: How long it take to get big like the one you got your cutting from? That plant is big! Thanks for your videos, they are very helpful.

[@GardenTips]

It takes time to grow. This is about 5 months. Growth slows down this season and better in summer.

[@ranjeetdas8954]

Sir your spoken English is so good ..and information also😊😊😊👌👌👍👍

[@ranivictor5665]

Hello DR. Very good Information and explanation too.Thank U for sharing, wish u success for more Research tips and hacks.

[@GardenTips]

Thank you mam!

[@nancybarkman2099]

Thank you for your wonderful information! I bought one today from Walmart and needed to know how to grow it! Thank you for sharing your wonderful video 🌵💜🌵💜

[@NCOOKINGHOME]

very nice

[@patricklapointe6141]

Hi! 😊 Thank you for your video, i learned a few things. I have a 7 feet tall pencil cactus that has grown tall but not a lot of branches. The branches are only 1-2 feet long. Parts of the trunk (1-2 feet) has no branches at all. I would like to make it grow more thick like a bush. It doesn't grow anymore branches at the bottom and in the middle. It's only growing upwards really fast and it's almost touching the ceiling. Only new branches grows like a crown at the top. If i cut all the tips of every branches bottom to top of the tree, will it grow more small branches on them? I hesitate to cut the tips of the branches especially at the bottom and in the middle because I'm not sure if it's going to grow thicker... some branches at the bottom even dried this winter. What do you think? Any other advice to make it thicker ? Thank you very much for your advice.

[@GardenTips]

Hi. You have to prune to make it busy. Please watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTQZI2ro8ZkjM0si=NkDKgrzzr9O6o5Av

[@masu7672]

Hey good one.. the pencil cactus growing is very informative

[@GardenTips]

Thank you!

[@HuraainShah-u2g]

Very nice information ℹ 👍

[@umapaul7042]

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[@GardenTips]

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[@bellarojas7053]

Very good video!

[@DonnaNuanes]

Thank you for sharing

[@hamdonaat2416]

Nice 👍

[@reneecole6744]

Excellent video, precise and informative and thank you for not adding extra words to explain and focused on intelligent direct information.

[@claytonholton2749]

thanks buddy that was good!

[@PANDEYANANDPHARMACY]

Sweet voice

[@GardenTips]

Thank you for the compliment. Means a lot !

[@tinkerbella969]

been a fan for a very long time just subscribed on my new account!

[@sumitabiswas6434]

Thank you for the information about pencil cactus. I have this plant but I didn't" t know the name of this plant. Thanks again

[@GardenTips]

Thank you!

[@adnansaid1700]

@@GardenTips when I tried to plant a branch of my pencil cactus from the mother plant I noticed that since last three days it's not in a good shape. Means that the branches are still not on the up words sides. It's going down. I used good drainage mix and sprinkles urea and potash in a small quantity. Please advise. Regards. Adnan

[@GeetaRani-sx6dq]

Thanks

[@redredwine1277]

Thanks!

[@ramyamurali7883]

I too have the same plant. Good information

[@animaghosh5979]

Nice

[@nadimkhatib]

Thank you for the informative video. Can the pencil plant be grown completely indoor? I got one today when I asked the nursery for a lizard repellent indoor plant.

[@zenith808]

Please let me know what you mean by "winter" . what temperatures?

[@lindagilfix29]

Have one. Has outgrown original pot. To repot, can i repot in potting soil in a decorative container/ put in plant pot then in decorative container.

[@GardenTips]

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[@mohinibelani7882]

Nice information!

[@GardenTips]

Thank you!

[@aikaaika6027]

we have this and this my favorite we have 3 of them now and i want more

[@zeemarket3566]

Nice to have pencil cactus in your plant collection.

[@GardenTips]

Thanks

[@thomasalundago6332]

Can i use it to cure skin warts

[@jeanetteww4127]

I'd like to know if and when to water the newly planted cutting from a pencil cactus...or am I supposed to leave it dry, for 1 to 2 months, until it roots?

[@GardenTips]

Leave it dry for a week and then start watering once a week.

[@lanaslagle2358]

Mine needs to be repotted and also pruned...which should be done first?

[@lynmaragtarap4786]

Pencil cactus 🌵

[@gracedp2772]

Is the sap dangerous? Same people say they have been 'burned' by it.

[@ginarichi7308]

Very dangerous!

[@omsagarshrestha2140]

This plan is out dor in indor?

[@nuttybar9]

It depends where you live.

[@ddtshock]

Hi, I really appreciate for the information and I have a quick question. Today, my son got a milk bush’s sap on his face. So I wiped it with some water quickly. I didn’t WASH WASH it though. Then 2 hours later the spot went red little bit. I don’t think he feels it’s hot and rash but I’m so worried. Is there any medicines or natural treatments to heal or cool down? Thanks in advance and look forward to your response.

[@GardenTips]

If it’s getting worse itchy or swollen then u may need to consult a dermatologist or a GP. If it subsides nothing to worry.

[@TopBluePitts]

I know someone who went blind from a drop of this white sap in there eyes! Its poison and you will die if you eat a pencil 😬

[@jenniferaclan85]

❤

[@mansisharma3866]

Can pencil cactus be propagated in water?

[@anuradhabhatia8294]

Sir in which climate we can take cutting n plant it. Can we start growing now or wait for rainy season??

[@mas2ramahjin]

😍😍

[@db9136]

How do I best clean my Pencil Plant? Its "leaves" are a bit dusty, but stuck to it, if that makes sense...

[@richiejohnson]

I can tell you, you have to be very careful around this plant, not to get the sap transferred somehow to your eyes. I went to the ER with the most incredible pain, I picked some sap up off my shears and rubbed my eye. Not only was it painful, but it was very disorienting. They had to flush my eyes with running water for about an hour While I've laid there screaming! Finally I suggested they give me an Ativan to shut me up! It's a mistake I will never, Never, repeat!

[@johnknoefler]

Been there. Home owner had me remove all of these dangerous plants.

[@Bushkaboo]

It is dangerous. I know an elderly woman that was hospitalised for 3 week because of burns and neurological damage from Fire Sticks.

[@ginarichi7308]

@@Bushkaboo omgosh

[@callmeishmael3031]

What I don't understand is, they say it's used in places in the world as cattle feed. How in the world?

[@alfredosanchez4122]

How long does it take for cuttings to grow roots? I had mine is sunlight for a couple of days because I didn't see this video? Will that affect my cutting?

[@GardenTips]

Keep in shade now. It will be successful. Good Luck!

[@sunkissbrown]

What the name of the plant next to the jade the one that look like a mini jade

[@GardenTips]

At 3:48 its bunny cactus.

[@tornado_dude2039]

an elephant bush?

[@tara9533]

One tip, just would have been nice to see what a good sized cutting is to ensure regrowth. Otherwise thank you for an informative video.

[@GardenTips]

6 to 10 inch cuttings are successful. 2 inches deep into soil.

[@lapnguyen2898]

If you could get a big cutting, just trim off the extra stems. It will also root as well as the small one. That way, you don't have to wait a long time for it to grow big. I had done a 2 feet tall cutting successfully.

[@nikitanag8253]

My pencil cactus is growing fine but is in a small ceramic pot.. now the problem is it's yellowish green in colour unlike yours.. has bulbs popping over the top soil.. and I can see a crack in the pot too. Does that mean it's root bound and needs repotting in a bigger pot? Kindly answer.

[@jayaghoshdeb6263]

What is the favorable time to propagate pencil cactus with cuttings?

[@betakappa7109]

does anybody know the benefits of this plant? I have watched something about cancer... but old videos

[@lyzeesl1fehacks]

Please show actual planting and then follow ups

[@jegocalderone]

Hello, my pencil cactus is not turning red even on whole day of full sun. Is it going to turn red anytime soon?

[@bhaggen]

@Diego Araga.....NO Payaso! The "Sticks-on-fire" is a different sub-species; Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Rosea'. I have both; it's a huge family

[@dhanyas4863]

Were can i get it in bangalore

[@hitathaker405]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Sathme Hindi video bhi upload kijiye please

[@GardenTips]

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[@nuttybar9]

A branch of mine broke off and I planted it directly into the soil without waiting and it started growing with no problem.

[@juhikulkarni]

I have one that is 5 feet tall

[@paulacraig8252]

You didn't mention when to give the new propagation it's first watering. That's the most important thing I need to know.

[@GardenTips]

After 1 week just keep the top soil moist.

[@ayshaalkhaldi4863]

nice but i dont have it in my house ☺️

[@alaasaid6404]

Please be veryyy careful handling this plant. I once had the sap accidentally squirted into my eye while chopping a branch and I had to visit the hospital because I was screaming with pain (I consider myself a pain-tolerant person).

[@GardenTips]

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[@jenniferr-f3157]

I have had mine for a year and a half and it’s not growing. I water lightly once a week and it’s right in the window.

[@joannelop4072]

If you plant this outside and don't want a tree I recommend planting in a container and bury it to contain growth

[@roditajauslin1317]

I have that cactus is a big tree but i kill it because very dengeros for the skin burning like a fire.

[@GardenTips]

Yep, the sap is an allergen for many.

[@faruqmohammed8196]

our house was surrounded by it even created a fence!

[@averylynnpoplin]

I can grow anything but Pencil Catucs or Aloe! I accidentally grow Hibiscus, asparagus, errium, etc.😉😂😵

[@XainubNasir]

The video wasn't helpful at all unfortunately. No clear instructions about propagation provided.

[@fredkeele6578]

I call mine Charlie Brown. Reminds me of Charlie Browns Christmas tree. Ugly. Lol

[@randapalfy9480]

Toxic to pets?

[@ritagregg2421]

Yes

[@srinivasanj7693]

Don't have this I highly attract negative energetic in to ur life

[@x3Lilly]

What?

[@johnknoefler]

It's not a cactus and it's. Very toxic.

[@YouUceireTube]

Mine is huge like a monster

[@TerraceGarden]

Nice video

[@khamoshstruggle9087]

Very nice

[@leon10tjeLH]

thank you!