Pencil Cactus
Euphorbia tirucalli
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Indoor Plants
Other Names: Pencil tree, milk bush, naked lady, firestick plant
Also known as pencil tree, milk bush, and naked lady, pencil cactus is a tree that grows with succulent branches that are smooth and green with small yellow flowers at the end of the branches. The tree contains latex sap, which is toxic and corrosive.
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Is Pencil Cactus item toxic?
Yes. Latex sap is corrosive and toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Skin contact can irritate; ingestion can cause mouth burns, drooling, and serious GI illness.
Should I feed my pet Pencil Cactus?
No. Do not feed any part of pencil cactus to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet chewed or ate any part, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.
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