Dorstenia mait escarpment Size:2.5" Pot The stems of firesticks are

The stems of firesticks are as thin as pencils (hence the name) and turn a fire-red in the winter

Because their root systems are weak

Let the cutting dry out for at least a week before you plant it in soil

as it lasts longer and keeps your soil alive by adding other beneficial compounds and microbes that encourage blue columnar cactus health and nutrient absorption

They need a well drained soil mix

Dorstenia mait escarpment Size:2.5" Pot The stems of firesticks areThis is a member of the Moraceae family coming from The Mait Escarpment in Somalia. Their minimum average temperature should be F. Their bodies are mostly green with some grey. Their wrinkled leafs are light green. Grow in part shade. Water more heavily during the Summer and keep dryer during the winter. These plants need water to keep their roots alive. They can rot if given too much water during the winter. Keep as warm as possible during the winter.