[header] How to grow a pencil tree (euphorbia tirucalli ) [title] Check the roots. [step] When buying any potted plant from a nursery or garden center, gently life the plant out of the container and look at the roots. The plant should have these characteristics : [substeps] A firm but not compacted root ball.
[header] How to grow a pencil tree (euphorbia tirucalli ) [title] Check the roots. [step] When buying any potted plant from a nursery or garden center, gently life the plant out of the container and look at the roots. The plant should have these characteristics : [substeps] A firm but not compacted root ball.
The roots should be near the top of the container. The roots should move inward toward the center. A rigid, velvety bark that is not flavorful. [title] Determine the plant's ph level. White roots that do not show any signs of rot. A dense cluster of roots that hold the soil. Soft and squishy to the touch. [title] Know what type of stem you need.