Euphorbia xylophylloides Living Gifts The pencil cactus is extremely

The pencil cactus is extremely drought tolerant and hard to kill

hardy to -5° C (- 10° C if very dry

one that grows dark green fleshy leaves

a consistent but occasional watering routine is ideal

produces many suckers

Euphorbia xylophylloides Living Gifts The pencil cactus is extremelySucculent Euphorbia xylophylloides, a native of Madagascar, belong to the Euphorbiaceae family. The plant is commonly known as Milk bush and exhibits non symmetrical growth. It is a one of its kind plant that has no leaves but only branches. The plant body has green, flat, ribbon like stems that have upward & lateral growth. These branches usually form a crowned shrub, but many times can develop into a huge tree. As a result, the milk bush plant grows