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White Ghost Cactus Euphorbia Lactea 4.5" Super Healthy! The Four Armed Freak !-)
White Ghost Cactus Euphorbia Lactea 4.5" Super Healthy! The Four Armed Freak !-)
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White Ghost Cactus Euphorbia Lactea 4.5" Pot Huge! Super Healthy! Lots of Arms!
❗LOOK!!❗Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA due to state import laws. Any orders from these states will be canceled. My apologies for this inconvenience.Grown in 4.5" pot, very healthy and standing about a foot tall from soil line, this is a pretty big plant with lots of branches! It has amazing color patterns for a 'White Ghost' Euphorbia and is nearly flawless! Name: White Ghost Euphorbia Scientific Name: Euphorbia lacteaFamily: Euphorbiaceae Origination: Africa Historic Uses: Ornamental, EthnobotanicalHeight: 20Ft Hardiness: USDA 10-12 (Protect from Frost) Flower Color: Yellow Other Names: Indian tree spurge, pencil tree, milk bush, Ghost plantEuphorbia lactea 'White Ghost', also known as the White Ghost Euphorbia or Dragon Bones Tree, is a striking succulent with a unique appearance. Here are some key details about this plant:DescriptionThis plant has a candelabra-like structure with white, spine-covered stems that lack chlorophyll, giving it a ghostly appearance. The stems are usually green with white lines, and the plant can grow up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) tall in its natural habitat. It rarely flowers in cultivation, but when it does, the flowers are small and yellow, appearing in paired cyathia near the stem tips. The plant produces a milky sap that is toxic and can cause skin irritation and eye damage, so it's important to handle it with care. Native to India, it thrives in semi-arid and rocky regions. Prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought conditions.Care and CultivationRequires full sun to partial shade. It needs at least six hours of direct sunlight each day, but some protection from intense afternoon sun may be necessary to prevent burns. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot. Water more frequently during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Needs well-draining soil to prevent waterlogging. A mix of regular potting soil with sand or perlite works well. Prefers moderate humidity. Misting with rainwater can help provide foliar feeding. Thrives in warm temperatures between 60-85°F (16-29°C). It is not frost-tolerant and should be kept indoors or in a plant house during colder months. Can be propagated through seeds or stem cuttings. Use gloves and eye protection to handle the plant due to its toxic sap. In regions where it is winter-hardy, it can be used as a specimen plant, hedge, or container plant. It also makes an excellent houseplant This listing is for the EXACT item in the pictures. Ships in 4.5" pot. It is up to you to know the conditions that these plants grow in the part of the country you reside. I will accept some returns, however, since a shipped plant cannot be returned in its original condition, I can only offer a 50% refund. We take great care in packaging our plants and problems have always been VERY rare. We put great care into packaging our plants but due to the nature of the items shipped we cannot guarantee that some leaves won’t be broken or fall off- It is normal to lose some depending on the variety (Sedum, Echeveria, Cotyledon, Graptopetalum, etc...). Many kinds of leaves will re-root and grow into a new plant. Some that do not are Cotyledon and Aeonium. Heat packs are available for purchase with your item to use if cold weather is expected at the time of shipment. (Link to Heat Pack: https://www.ebay.com/itm/146333255563 ) Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. I will cancel any order I feel won't make it safely to its destination without freezing. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 I don't make any profit off of them because they are a necessary shipping item in winter. Basic care instructions are included with your order. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me for any extra advice you may require. We want you to be successful with our babies! And if you have any questions about this item or others, please message me and I will gladly answer them.Name: White Ghost Euphorbia
Scientific Name: Euphorbia lactea
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origination: Africa
Historic Uses: Ornamental, Ethnobotanical
Height: 20Ft
Hardiness: USDA 10-12 (Protect from Frost)
Flower Color: Yellow
Other Names: Indian tree spurge, pencil tree, milk bush, Ghost plant
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost', also known as the White Ghost Euphorbia or Dragon Bones Tree, is a striking succulent with a unique appearance. Here are some key details about this plant:
Description
This plant has a candelabra-like structure with white, spine-covered stems that lack chlorophyll, giving it a ghostly appearance. The stems are usually green with white lines, and the plant can grow up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) tall in its natural habitat. It rarely flowers in cultivation, but when it does, the flowers are small and yellow, appearing in paired cyathia near the stem tips. The plant produces a milky sap that is toxic and can cause skin irritation and eye damage, so it's important to handle it with care. Native to India, it thrives in semi-arid and rocky regions. Prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought conditions.
Care and Cultivation
Requires full sun to partial shade. It needs at least six hours of direct sunlight each day, but some protection from intense afternoon sun may be necessary to prevent burns. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot. Water more frequently during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Needs well-draining soil to prevent waterlogging. A mix of regular potting soil with sand or perlite works well. Prefers moderate humidity. Misting with rainwater can help provide foliar feeding. Thrives in warm temperatures between 60-85°F (16-29°C). It is not frost-tolerant and should be kept indoors or in a plant house during colder months. Can be propagated through seeds or stem cuttings. Use gloves and eye protection to handle the plant due to its toxic sap. In regions where it is winter-hardy, it can be uséd as a specimen plant, hedge, or container plant. It also makes an excellent houseplant
We put great care into packaging our plants but due to the nature of the items shipped we cannot guarantee that some leaves won’t be broken or fall off- It is normal to lose some depending on the variety (Sedum, Echeveria, Cotyledon, Graptopetalum, etc...). Many kinds of leaves will re-root and grow into a new plant. Some that do not are Cotyledon and Aeonium.
Heat packs are available for purchase with your item to use if cold weather is expected at the time of shipment. (Link to Heat Pack: bit.ly/40ugd4J ) Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. I will cancel any order I feel won't make it safely to its destination without freezing. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 I don't make any profit off of them because they are a necessary shipping item in winter.
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