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font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif; }\n\n  \/* Responsive adjustments *\/\n  @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n    .soiled-profile-table td { padding: 10px 12px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-product-desc\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbia lactea 'White Ghost'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an architectural masterpiece that looks like it was sculpted from pale marble. Often mistaken for a cactus due to its thick, spiny stems and candelabra-like branching structure, it is actually a striking succulent native to tropical Asia. What makes this specific cultivar so incredibly sought-after is its profound lack of chlorophyll. Instead of green, its stems are entirely creamy white, pale gray, and sometimes faintly flushed with pink when exposed to bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBecause it lacks the green pigment necessary to photosynthesize efficiently, the 'White Ghost' is a famously slow grower. This makes large, branching specimens highly prized collector's items. It is the ultimate statement plant for minimalist, modern, or desert-inspired interiors, requiring very little water and practically zero maintenance to maintain its stunning, ethereal silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eThe Sunburn Paradox\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    While most desert-dwelling succulents want as much blasting sun as possible, the 'White Ghost' is an exception. Because it lacks dark green pigmentation (chlorophyll), it has no built-in \"sunscreen.\" If placed in harsh, direct afternoon sunlight, its pale white skin will easily scorch and turn irreversibly brown and crispy. Bright, indirect light is the key to a flawless ghost.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-green-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eA Lesson in Patience\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Because it lacks chlorophyll, the White Ghost processes energy incredibly slowly. Patience is a virtue here. Do not try to force it to grow faster with excess water or heavy fertilization; this will only lead to root rot or chemical burns. Enjoy it as a living sculpture that thrives on a \"less is more\" approach.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-amber-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCaution: Toxic Milky Sap\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    The name \u003cem\u003elactea\u003c\/em\u003e translates to \"milky,\" referring to the thick, white latex sap that flows through the plant. This sap is a severe irritant. If you accidentally snap a spine or prune a branch, the plant will bleed this white latex. It is highly toxic if ingested and can cause severe skin and eye irritation. Always wear gloves when handling or repotting, and keep it completely out of reach of curious pets and children.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBright, indirect light is absolutely essential for the 'White Ghost'. A location near an east or south-facing window where it receives plenty of ambient brightness and perhaps a few hours of gentle morning sun is perfect. Too much shade will cause its extremely slow growth to stall completely, while harsh, direct afternoon sun will cause severe sunburn on its delicate white stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTreat this plant exactly like a cactus. Allow the potting mix to dry out 100% from top to bottom before you even consider watering it. When you do water, soak it thoroughly until water drains freely from the bottom, then empty the saucer immediately. In the heat of summer, this might mean watering once every 2 to 3 weeks. In the winter, you can often withhold water for a month or more. Overwatering is the single easiest way to kill it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e💦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis succulent prefers a dry, arid environment. Average indoor household humidity is perfectly fine. Do not mist this plant, and ensure it has good air circulation. High humidity combined with stagnant air can invite fungal infections or stem rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Media\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAn extremely gritty, fast-draining cactus and succulent mix is absolutely mandatory. The roots are very fine and rot easily if left sitting in heavy, wet soil. Use a mix that is at least 50% inorganic material, such as coarse pumice, perlite, or horticultural sand. A heavy terracotta pot is highly recommended—not only does the porous clay help the soil dry out faster, but it also provides a stable base for the top-heavy branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e🌾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBecause it lacks chlorophyll, it processes energy incredibly slowly. It requires very little fertilizer. Feed it just once or twice during the entire spring and summer growing season with a specialized cactus\/succulent fertilizer diluted to half-strength. Do not feed it at all during the autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-issues-label\"\u003eCommon Issues \u0026amp; Quick Fixes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-issue-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMushy, Brown, or Black Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-issue-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is stem rot caused by overwatering or soil that stays wet for too long. Unfortunately, once the base turns to mush, the root system is dead. Your only option to save the plant is to take a sterilized knife, cut the stem well above the rotting area (wear gloves to avoid the sap!), let the cut end callous over for a week in a dry spot, and then replant the cutting in completely dry, gritty soil to root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-issue-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrown, Crispy Patches on the Stems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-issue-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is sunburn. The white stems have no chlorophyll to protect them from intense UV rays. If the plant is sitting in a south or west-facing window taking the brunt of the hot afternoon sun, move it back a few feet or add a sheer curtain to filter the light. The burnt patches will not heal, but moving it will prevent further damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-issue-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDropping Tiny Leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-issue-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDon't panic! While primarily a leafless stem-succulent, the Euphorbia lactea will occasionally produce tiny, teardrop-shaped leaves on its newest growth points during the peak of summer. These leaves are vestigial and naturally dry up and fall off very quickly. It is completely normal behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-profile-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"soiled-profile-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia lactea\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Ghost'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eName Meaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia\u003c\/em\u003e named after Greek physician Euphorbus; \u003cem\u003elactea\u003c\/em\u003e = milky (referring to the sap)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Ghost Cactus, Grey Ghost Euphorbia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuphorbiaceae (Spurge family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA mutation\/cultivar of the species native to Tropical Asia (India\/Sri Lanka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSucculent (Not a true cactus, despite its appearance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, branching, candelabra-like structure.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtremely slow due to a profound lack of chlorophyll.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatering Rule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllow soil to dry out 100% between waterings. Highly susceptible to rot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect light. Highly prone to sunburn in direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow humidity is ideal. Prefers dry, arid air.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18°C–32°C. Not cold hardy; keep above 10°C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly toxic. Milky sap is a severe skin\/eye irritant. Keep away from pets and children.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchitectural displays, modern interiors, low-maintenance succulent collections.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy — Thrives on neglect, provided it is never overwatered.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pritam Verma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51609892192577,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9837\/1618\/files\/Euphorbia_Lactea_White_Ghost_8.gif?v=1776146911","url":"https:\/\/www.soiled.in\/products\/euphorbia-lactea-white-ghost","provider":"Soiled","version":"1.0","type":"link"}