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13 years ago

I appreciate everyone' s response. My husband gets. a " kick" because I'm so excited to have had these replies so quickly as I've tried researching on the Net to find our plant names .

The tall plant near the fence? I recall the nursery person saying either overwatering or underwatering will cause this plant to turn (pale yellow) when it was first planted it was a vibrant pinkish orange. It's not that way now. I water every 3 or 4 days.

{{!gwi}}

Comments (11)

  • 13 years ago

    It must be a ghost plant cuss I cant see it

  • 13 years ago

    I thought. I posted the photo. .

  • 13 years ago

    If you edited your post after you uploaded pic, you have to load the pic again.

    This is Euphorbia tirucalli 'Fire Sticks' (or 'Sticks of/on Fire', I forget). You do not need to water it that often. In fact, I'd say watering once a month would be plenty. It's supposed to be colorful. Will likely change a bit through the year.

    Congratulations! you have the Sux Bug! Enablers abound here!

  • 13 years ago

    OH NO!!!!!!! I thing that is the super dangerous pencil cactus. please read......

    Here is a link that might be useful: This tread

  • 13 years ago

    This plant is super dangeous. Take extreme caution

  • 13 years ago

    Oh, wow,I had no idea. Did read the posts regarding the dangers. Wondering why the landscaper who designed our yard and planters did not mention any danger to us. I'm sure I would recall that & that was a few years back. No small children are around the planter and no pets. I will, however, take extra precautions when gardening. I am happy I was inquisitive regarding what we have in our yard, I recently retired and have time now to research. I may post a warning near the two "sticks" I have. Thanks all.

  • 13 years ago

    vegegurl,
    It's only dangerous IMO if you come in contact with the white sap it can produce (via breaking part of the plant; just wear gloves when handling). Don't allow the possible side effects of the plant scare you into being around it... I own one and I'm no more scared of it than a couple cacti that I have with "fish hook" spines that keep snagging my skin.

    Planto

  • 13 years ago

    There is so many 'dangerous' plants there, if we avoided all of them, we have almost nothing to grow! Some are worst than others. Even some edibles - for example, rhubarb leaves...
    That's why it's good idea to check things out.

    But, I am glad for you that you found out. Should you have reaction to the white sap (which other plants have too), it would not be pleasant.
    \ Rina

  • 13 years ago

    It can be dangerous if not handled properly. If you take care when handling (wear protective clothing/gear), then nothing to fear. If leaves are broken, white sap/latex oozes out. Just don't go wiping your eyes, nose or other mucous membranes.

    I am one of those people this stuff does not bother. I cut down an entire 8 ft tree & no burns, blisters, blindness, etc. But better to be safe than sorry. Just exercise caution. Use common sense. Don't let kids (or puppies) near it who chew on everything. If it gets on your skin, flush with water as quickly as possible.

    I recently learned the sap is great for cleaning blades on your gardening tools! Haven't tried it out, but plan to do soon! =)

  • 13 years ago

    I was not suggesting getting rid if the plant she just has to be careful

  • 13 years ago

    "Super dangerous" is a bit extreme, isn't it? A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

    Christopher.