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4.6 out of 5 (24 experiences)


About Ghost Cactus
This plant grows tiny leaves that drop off once they mature. Plants in the Euphorbia genus have poisonous, milky, white, latex-like sap so be sure to keep them far from curious pets and children ⚠️ You may hear them referred to as cacti, but they're actually completely unrelated and belong to a group of plants known as spurges!
Taxonomy
Euphorbia lactea
Euphorbia
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
Candelabra Cactus, Candelabra Cactus, Dragon Bones, False Cactus, Elkhorn, Hat Rack Cactus, Mottled Spurge, Dragon Bone Cactus and Coral Cactus

How to care for Ghost Cactus
How often to water your Ghost Cactus

every 12
Ghost Cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Candelabra Cactus in your home

a window
Ghost Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Ghost Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ghost Cactus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Ghost Cactus

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ghost Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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I have had this cactus (Darwin) for just over a year. I water him whenever he gets very dry. He’s still green but is losing his stickers and hasn’t grown at all in the past year. Am I doing something wrong? Please help! #SucculentLove #help #WhatAmIDoingWrong
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Does anyone know if this is the correct name of this plant? And have I killed it completely? Am I rehabbing it right in the water? And way to bring it back to life? #Euphorbia
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One becomes many! 🤣 All the babies have slowly been accidentally knocked off the original (in the kitty planter); thank goodness for proping or I would feel terrible!
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Look at all the new sprouts Emerson is getting!!
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Soft n flopping This one ‘branch’ slowly started flopping over n seems soft. I don’t have a green thumb, I have a black thumb n am trying my best to keep a few plants alive. I would appreciate any suggestions.
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How can you make a new plant from another? #Euphorbia
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My mom brought this home and I’m wondering what are the next steps. Any advice helps! #Euphorbia
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Hi all, my candelabra cactus looks a bit sad and scarred. It was a rescue and I’ve been treating it with a baking soda based homemade fungicide and it’s perked up a bit. Just wondering if anyone had any other tips? #Euphorbia
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Look at this adorable little baby growing on Bodhi 😍😍 So cute! #FreshLeafFriday
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Did I just murder my White Ghost?? Cane back from a trip and found my White Ghost like this. Brown skin has spread from the bottom. One of the arms was completely mushy and I cut it off.
Care Summary for Ghost Cactus
Ghost Cactus
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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