Ghost Cactus
4.6 out of 5 (24 experiences)
Survivor
Large, lush leaves
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:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 18
Large, lush leaves 3
Fast grower 2
Easy to propagate 2
01/20/2022
survives out of zero care literally. I've had him for few years ever since he was just a little stem. Never faced bright light, only watered a few times a year but he's thriving regardless
Survivor
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
12/22/2021
I absolutely adore this plant! So weird and cool looking, but also very hardy.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
08/26/2021
Meh, just a plant I got as a gift, nothing really special, just cool looking
06/11/2021
smol and nice
Survivor
Easy to propagate
Large, lush leaves
06/05/2021
❤️
Survivor
05/23/2021
God remmie is just sooo cool
04/19/2021
She’s pretty much stayed the same but she did change colors
Survivor
03/03/2021
A fun, huge euphorbia!! They grow pretty fast in the right conditions
Survivor
02/16/2021
silly looking plant that will survive the toughest treatment
Survivor
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