Euphorbia tirucalli – Pencil Cactus “OG Zeus” (Large)

This isn’t your typical Pencil Cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli) part of the succulent family. I found this thunderbolt-shaped wonder near a nursery in Sykesville, Maryland—shooting straight up from the ground like it had cracked through the earth itself. Unlike the full, bushy Pencil Cactus types you often see, this one grows with wide spacing between branches, creating a lightning-strike silhouette. I’ve tried to track down its exact variation without success—so for now, it remains a beautiful mystery. What I do know is that it grows fast, wild, and with a sculptural defiance that’s striking to watch.

🪴 Note About This Plant

• Also called Pencil Tree or Firestick Plant.
• Loves full sun and gritty, well-draining soil—see more in our Euphorbia collection.
• Fast-growing, with wide-branch spacing and thunderbolt-like form.

🪵 Log

• 2025-09: Adopted with love by Dahlia.