Actually, the firestick plant is not a cactus. It is toxic to humans and dogs, so beware. It's a member of the euphorbial family, which has a corrosive sap. It is a milky white substance that may cause irritation of the mouth and stomach, accompanied by pain and diarrhea when ingested. It should not be planted in gardens where children or dogs live.
It's a beautiful plant, but do not touch. If you break off a piece of the plant, a white milky substance will ooze out, and when touched, can create a rash and much more. It causes temporary blindness in dogs that get it in their eyes. My friend's dog became permanently blind 24 hours after ingesting the sap from the firestick plant.
I've always known about its toxic properties for people, but I just recently learned what it can do to dogs. My dog is nosey, and if that plant were in my yard, he'd definitely want to sniff and possibly bite it. Keep your dogs away from this dangerous plant.
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