Euphorbia Lactea White Ghost [ Complete Care Guide ] — Lya Solis


Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' (White Ghost Candelabra Spurge) World of Succulents

Description Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' is an eye-catching succulent shrub or small tree with almost entirely white branches with pairs of blackish or brown spines along the ridges. It grows slower and reaches a smaller height than the species, usually around 10 feet (3 m).


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Euphorbia lactea White Ghost is a very distinct succulent with white stems. This is because the plant doesn't have chlorophyll, which gives plants their green pigment. The stems and branches have sharp spines and the plant grows in a candelabra formation. It has many nicknames like white ghost cactus, gray ghost and white ghost candelabra spurge.


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Info Genus Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) Info Species lactea (lak-TAY-uh) Info Synonym Sun Exposure Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade Partial to Full Shade Foliage Deciduous Height 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Spacing


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Description: Euphorbia lactea cv. White Ghost is a tall succulent, very sought after by collectors belonging to the Euphorbiaceae botanical family. The plant heavily branches from the base and can reach up to 3 m tall and 10 cm in diameter. The stem is erect, columnar, quadrangular, arranged in 4 well-marked ribs made of tubercles.


Euphorbia Lactea White Ghost Discoloration

Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' is a nearly all white cultivar form of Euphorbia Lactea. It has triangular stems with spiked margins that grow tall in candelabra form. The White Ghost bears deciduous leaves that fall off when they are no longer useful. It is a xerophytic plant, having evolved to thrive in harsh dry environments.


Euphorbia Lactea White Ghost [ Complete Care Guide ] — Lya Solis

Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' (White Ghost Candelabra Spurge) is the most popular cultivar of Euphorbia lactea. It grows up to 3 m (10 feet) tall and it is almost totally white, which lacks the chlorophyll-bearing tissues necessary to produce green stems. The sharp-spined stems grow in candelabra form and have a stark beauty.


Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' World of Succulents

The crested 'White Ghost' cultivar is a mutation that causes the normally upright stems to contort and flatten into strange, tentacle-like formations. Instead of green, the plant's stems, leaves, and "arms" are a ghostly white color. This Euphorbia is not a cactus, but actually a unique succulent in the Euphorbiaceae family.


EUPHORBIA LACTEA WHITE GHOST

Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent. Life cycle: Perennial. Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) Flowers: Other: In the genus Euphorbia, the flowers are reduced in size and aggregated into a cluster of flowers called a cyathium (plural cyathia). This feature is present in every species of the genus Euphorbia but.


Photo of the entire plant of Euphorbia (Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost') posted by Dutchlady1

Euphorbia Lactea is also commonly known as the 'White Ghost'. As the plant slowly matures you can expect it to reach up to around 3 m (10ft) tall. This plant is unique for many reasons one of them being that it often turns white. When the plant continues to grow you will notice that it will branch out although mostly from the top.


PlantFiles Pictures Euphorbia 'White Ghost' (Euphorbia lactea) by Kell

I picked up a cutting of an euphorbia lactea "white ghost" from The Little Big Plant Company. I will provide some basic care guidelines and pot this cutting.


Euphorbia lactea variegata White Ghost Large Desert

Description: Euphorbia lactea WHITE (or "Grey") GHOST is a a striking and very popular cultivar lacking in most of the chlorophyll bearing tissues of it's green counter part. This Euphorbia doesn't even look like a real plant and has an overall creamy white or greyish coloration.


Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' World of Succulents

Although the euphorbia lactea (Dragon bones tree) may look like a cactus, it is actually a tropical perennial shrub that is native to tropical areas of Asia. These plants have multiple spiny branches that grow in various directions with smaller branches extending from the main stalks.


Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' World of Succulents

Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost Cristata' grows best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C). Watering: From spring to fall, water the plant when the top inch (2.5 cm) of soil feels dry.


PlantFiles Pictures Euphorbia 'White Ghost' (Euphorbia lactea) by Kell

White Ghost Cactus is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window. White Ghost Cactus likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size. Taxonomy


Euphorbia lactea cv. White Ghost

Euphorbia lactea, commonly called mottled spurge, and also known as mottled candlestick or milkstripe euphorbia, is a usually leafless, cactus-like succulent shrub or small tree that grows in an upright columnar form to as much as 15' tall. In containers, it grows much smaller and can be easily maintained as a 1-2' tall houseplant.


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The Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' is a striking succulent with white to pale green stems, giving it a ghostly appearance. Often referred to as the White Ghost Cactus, this plant is a rare variety of Euphorbia lactea. Its lack of chlorophyll results in its unique coloration. It's an intriguing addition to any succulent collection or garden.