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    • Photo of Euphorbia lactea 'Grey Ghost' crested foliage by Almost Eden

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    Euphorbia lactea 'Grey Ghost' crested

    Also Known As

    • Euphorbia trigona 'Crested Ghost'
    • Crested Ghost Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Euphorbia lactea 'Grey Ghost' crested plant details

    Euphorbia lactea 'Grey Ghost' crested is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia lactea 'Grey Ghost' crested

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia lactea 'Grey Ghost' crested

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    White, pink, and green flattened stems create an unusual 'brain'-like mound of the thick succulent foliage. An excellent accent plant on its own or in a mixed succulent garden. This is the cristate sport of the popular Ghost Cactus, Euphorbia trigona 'Ghost'

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia lactea 'Grey Ghost' crested plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia lactea 'Grey Ghost' crested

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Euphorbia hedyotoides

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
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    aka Euphorbia platyclada v. platyclada, Tirucallia platyclada

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 20"-30"

    Width: 20"-30"

    • bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia platyclada foliage by Joe Mabel
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    Euphorbia mauritanica

    aka Pencil Milkbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia mauritanica flower by Far Out Flora
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