Euphorbia lactea’White Ghost ' lacks thechlorophyll - bearingtissuesnecessary to produce unripe stems , but sometimes it may regress or part revert to normal growth .
Euphorbia lactea’White Ghost '
White Ghost , White Ghost Cactus
Private collection, Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Kathy Halliday. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Euphorbia lactea’Grey Ghost '
crime syndicate : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia lactea’White Ghost ' is acultivarofEuphorbia lactea .
Private collection, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Andre Visser. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Euphorbia lactea’White Ghost ' is an middle - catch succulentshrubor smalltreewith 3- or 4 - angled , almost completely ashen leg with pairs of blackish or brown pricker along the ridges . It grows slower and accomplish a small height thanEuphorbia lactea , usually around 10 feet ( 3 m ) . The branch are chiefly blanched with a few greyish - fleeceable speckle and streaks . They swerve graciously upwards in a candelabra shape and can make up to 2 inches ( 5 centimetre ) thick . Although the plant produces tiny white leave at the outgrowth tips in the summertime , they quickly fall down off , leaving it usually leafless .
illumination : For optimal ontogenesis , yourEuphorbia lactea’White Ghost ' needs mountain of sunlight . During the warmer month , place it near a cheery windowpane or move it to your balcony or garden , gradually increasing its exposure to avoid tan .
dirt : Use a well - drain territory , either a commercial potting mix formulated for succulents orcreate your ownwell - drain grunge .
Private collection, Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States. Photo by Christopher Stephen Boucher. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : While mellow summertime temperature are not a problem , miserable winter temperatures can damage or bolt down your plant . Euphorbia lactea’White Ghost ' grows honest inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with fair minimum wintertime temperatures set out from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : From bound to fall , water the plant when the top column inch ( 2.5 atomic number 96 ) of soil feels dry . Reduce lachrymation in wintertime and give it just enough water to prevent droop . The evening is the effective time of the day for watering in the quick season .
Fertilizing : To ensure the potted flora receives sufficient nutrient , apply a balanced fertilizer in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK formulation , diluted to 1/4 strength each week during the growing time of year .
Private collection, Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Kathy Halliday. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : AlthoughEuphorbia lactea’White Ghost ' does not call for to be repotted often , it will profit from repotting when it outgrows its sens . Repotting is best done in other outflow at the starting time of the growing time of year . Wear gloves , protective clothing , and appropriate eye protection when handling this plant life .
Propagation : While rarely flower in cultivation , it is usually spread by stem cut . The well time to take cutting is in outpouring or summer .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
Private collection, Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Photo by Carolina Latorre Almaraz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Euphorbia lactea’White Ghost ' produces a toxicant white whitish sap that may make burns or irritation if it come into touch with the skin or eye . Therefore , keeping this plant out from children and favourite is best .
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Partially reverted specimens. Private collection, Norwalk, California, United States. Photo by Ruben Woo. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Jason Flores. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
