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Bleeding Pencil Cactus Leaking white milk

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If you come across one of these do not touch the while milk.

Despite the name “pencil cactus”, this plants proper name is euphorbia tirucalli. The genus is famous for its taxic latex, resembling milk(called milkweed in many other languages”. The appearance similar to cacti and other succulents is the result of similar evolutionary adaptations, due growing in a variety of hot environments…

Oh no way! I did not know that. well thank you for posting. I was told that I shouldn’t touch the milkweed as it’s toxic. Is this true?

causes allergic reactions in some people just on skin contact. The real effect of the toxicity is when the sap touches the eyes, and poisoning occurs when ingested or if the sap comes into contact with open wounds. On top of that , toxicity varies from species to species. This one is troublesome because of the need to prune when in gardens, resulting from many cut areas oozing sap.

If that does occur should u seek medical attention or can it be washed out with soap and water?

@Kratom The Tree If it gets on your skin, wash it. The others, medical help. It may cause blindness in the eyes, and it may be fatal if the other 2…

That’s crazy I had no idea it was the serious. Well thank you for all the information. I’ll definitely pay more attention when handling it.