Euphorbia White Ghost

Medium (8"-14" tall) / Isabella (6.25" wide) / Lavender

$159

Euphorbia White Ghost

Name: Euphorbia White Ghost
Brand: The Sill
SKU: BN-EUP-WHG-6-IS6LAV
Price: 89.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Bright Direct Light 3-6 in./yr Growth

With bone-white stems and subtle marbling, the 'White Ghost' is a rare, easy-care succulent that shines in bright light and is prized by collectors for its rare, ghostly form.

$159

Pick a Size: Medium (8"-14" tall) Medium

Pick a Planter: Isabella (6.25" wide)

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Pick a Color: Lavender

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Euphorbia White Ghost Information

About & Sizing

About The Euphorbia White Ghost

The Euphorbia lactea ‘White Ghost’—sometimes called White Ghost Cactus or Ghost Euphorbia—is a rare, highly coveted succulent known for its almost otherworldly color. Unlike most Euphorbia varieties, this cultivar displays pale white, silvery-green stems with subtle marbling and hints of pink along the ridges.

This variety naturally produces very small, pale yellow leaves, which are often short-lived and deciduous. It’s completely normal for these leaves to drop—don’t worry though! This is part of the plant’s natural cycle, and new leaves will appear. Euphorbia’s arms can also get a little heavy as they mature, so it might need a helping hand to stay upright. A simple plant stake does the trick!

Note: Our cacti aren’t cuttings—they’re fully rooted plants! This means they’re already established and ready to thrive in their new home. Succulents naturally have shallow roots, so don’t be surprised if that’s what you see, it’s a completely natural trait!

Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Small plant measures 5-8 inches tall from bottom of the grow pot to the top of the foliage
Medium plant measures 8-14 inches tall from bottom of the grow pot to the top of the foliage
Arrives in a nursery grow pot nestled in your planter choice

Sizing Guide

Small

Approximately 5" in diameter, fits plants in a 4" grow pot or smaller

Medium

Approximately 7" in diameter, fits plants in a 6" grow pot or smaller

Large

Approximately 10-12" in diameter, fits plants in a 10" grow pot or smaller

Massive

Approximately 12-14" in diameter, fits plants in a 12" grow pot or smaller

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.

Humidity Requirements

Cacti prefer low humidity levels, so it's best to keep them in a dry environment. Avoid placing them in a bathroom or other area with high humidity, as this can cause fungal diseases to develop or the soil to remain moist for too long.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

No, this plant is not recommended in homes with pets.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

No, despite its common name and thorn-covered ridges, the White Ghost is not a true desert cactus. It is a highly variegated, cultivated mutation of Euphorbia lactea, a tropical succulent native to India. True cacti have highly localized, specialized cushioning structures called areoles from which spines and flowers grow. Euphorbia varieties lack areoles, instead growing paired spines directly out of the hard ridges of their stems.

Is the White Ghost Cactus a real cactus?

No, despite its common name and thorn-covered ridges, the White Ghost is not a true desert cactus. It is a highly variegated, cultivated mutation of Euphorbia lactea, a tropical succulent native to India. True cacti have highly localized, specialized cushioning structures called areoles from which spines and flowers grow. Euphorbia varieties lack areoles, instead growing paired spines directly out of the hard ridges of their stems.

Yes, the sap is toxic and requires caution. Like almost all plants in the Euphorbiaceae family, the White Ghost contains a thick, white, latex-rich sap that oozes out the moment the plant's skin is nicked, cut, or broken. Always wear heavy gloves, long sleeves, and eye protection when pruning, handling, or propagating this plant, and keep it completely out of reach of curious pets and children.

Is the milky sap of the White Ghost Cactus toxic?

Yes, the sap is toxic and requires caution. Like almost all plants in the Euphorbiaceae family, the White Ghost contains a thick, white, latex-rich sap that oozes out the moment the plant's skin is nicked, cut, or broken. Always wear heavy gloves, long sleeves, and eye protection when pruning, handling, or propagating this plant, and keep it completely out of reach of curious pets and children.

If your White Ghost Cactus starts growing solid green patches or branches, it is experiencing reversion. Because the white sections lack chlorophyll, they cannot perform photosynthesis efficiently. The plant will occasionally sprout green sections to save itself and generate energy. You can prune away the green reversions immediately. If left untouched, the green branches will rapidly take over, outcompete, and eventually crowd out the slow-growing white mutation entirely.

Why is my White Ghost turning green?

If your White Ghost Cactus starts growing solid green patches or branches, it is experiencing reversion. Because the white sections lack chlorophyll, they cannot perform photosynthesis efficiently. The plant will occasionally sprout green sections to save itself and generate energy. You can prune away the green reversions immediately. If left untouched, the green branches will rapidly take over, outcompete, and eventually crowd out the slow-growing white mutation entirely.

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