Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' in soil
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' in soil
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' crystallized
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' among other succulents
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Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost', a false white cactus
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Not all plants are green. Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' has no chlorophyll cells. So it's... All white! This eccentricity is not the work of nature. This variety was created by man in the laboratory from the botanical euphorbia lactea.
How to recognize Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost'?
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' can reach heights of 1.5 to 3 meters. It is an upright, strongly branched succulent.
The main stem can measure up to ten centimetres in diameter. It has four triangular sides. The branches, also triangular, curve at the end, giving the plant a candelabra-like appearance. The fleshy stems and branches are white, sometimes cream. They are often mottled gray or green.
The crests of the stems hold teardrop-shaped leaves. Deciduous, they only last a few days. But the plant is never naked. The wavy edges of the stems are hemmed with brown spines.
These needles aren't the only ones that sting! The sap of Euphoria lactea 'White Ghost' contains latex. This substance is irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. Remember to wear gloves when repotting or cutting the plant to avoid injury!
Our maintenance tips
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost is an easy-care plant. But, contrary to appearances, it's not a cactus. It needs regular watering and a little fertilizer to thrive.
But be careful! The plant contains latex, which is irritating to the skin, and is adorned with thorns. Remember to wear gloves when handling it.
Watering
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost live in desert regions. They tolerate drought, but dread excess water. The substrate must remain completely dry for a few days between waterings.
When watering, use water at room temperature to avoid stressing the plant.
Roots run deep. You therefore need to moisten the entire root ball. Pour in water until the excess runs out through the drainage hole. Stop watering and empty any water that accumulates in the saucer or planter. It may rot the roots.
Spray
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost grow in arid regions and do not like humidity. No need to spray them.
Repotting
Every spring, repot your Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' to give it more space.
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost need good drainage. Re-pot when its shoots completely occupy the pot, when the substrate no longer absorbs water or when the roots escape from the pot.
Choose a pierced terracotta pot. This material allows the potting compost to dry out evenly, even at depth.
Remove any dried leaves and remove all the previous potting mix.
At the bottom of the pot, place a drainage layer, such as clay balls, and fill with a special succulent substrate. You can also make a mixture of ordinary potting soil, garden soil and river sand.
Plant in the center without burying the crown.
Fertilization
To promote the growth of your Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost', apply fertilizer in spring and summer.
Apply half a dose of cactus and succulent fertilizer.
Cutting
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Take thetip of a healthy stem with a clean, sharp knife. Your cutting should be at least fifteen centimetres long.
Run your cutting under water and spray the wound with water to stop the latex leaking out.
Leave your stem to air-dry until a wedge forms. This takes between 48 hours and two weeks.
Obtain a pierced terracotta pot. Fill it with sand or potting soil for cacti and succulents.
Plant your cutting deeply so that it doesn't tilt or fall over. You'll need to bury it at least eight centimetres deep.
Place your new plant in a room with a minimum temperature of 20 degrees. Find a bright spot away from direct sunlight.
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| Family | Euphorbiaceae - Euphorbiaceae |
| Type | Euphorbia - Euphorbia |
| Species | Milky Euphorbia - Euphorbia lactea |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Exposure | |
| Substrats | |
| Planting methods |
In pots In tubs |
| Categories | |
| Tags |
Beginner Fritillary Large pot Toxic |
| Origins |
South Asia Southeast Asia |
| Hardiness (USDA) | 11b |
| Leaf color |
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