Alexandra Moreno, tropical plant and palm expert at Atlanta Palms, says, 'When you approach taking a cutting from your pencil cactus, I recommend using pruning shears to remove a cutting that is ...

Pencil cactus, African milkbush, finger tree Light: full sun to partial shade Height: 20 to 30 feet Spread: 6 to 10 feet USDA Hardiness Zones: 11-12 Origin: Eastern and Southern Afric… ...

Pencil tree, native to much of southern Africa, is among the most fascinating plants we cultivate here. Often labeled ‘’pencil cactus’’ even though it’s a succulent Euphorbia (E ...

Once Sprout’s pencil — made of cedar wood — is no longer useful, plant it and wait for something to appear. Sprout says the seeds will germinate in one to three weeks, with basil being fastest.

Pencil Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Fastigiata'): Sometimes we might need a plant with a narrow form that is not a tall tree. This form of Japanese Holly only grows to about a metre and a half tall.