Euphorbia lactea cv. Grey Ghost form Cristata Tweet

Genus: Euphorbia

Common Name: Grey Ghost

Latin Name: Euphorbia lactea cv. Grey Ghost form Cristata

Variety: Grey Ghost form Cristata

Family Name: Euphorbiaceae

Plant Description:

This is not a cactus but a succulent Euphorbia. Its extraordinary shape is due to an anomaly called fasciation in which the meristem (growing point) grows into a fan instead of upwards as normal. This plant tends not to really grow until very late in the season, (late July sometimes) but can be watered as for the other cacti. Partial shade seems to bring out the best colours; there are also green, yellow, pink, cream and mixed forms available. They are propagated in their millions in the Far East onto non-hardy stocks and therefore have far higher temperature requirements, minimum 13 degrees C. All Euphorbias have toxic sap, some extremely so and any sap that comes into contact with skin should be rinsed off immediately with cold or tepid water. In time this plant will form a convoluted rock-like mass to about 3ft tall and a foot or so across. Caution. Toxic if eaten / skin & eye irritant.

Latin Name Explanation:

Genus named after Euphorbus, physician to Juba, King of Mauritania. Lactea = milk

Preferred Aspect: Partial Shade (sun)

Height: 20cm

Spread: 20cm

Form: Evergreen

Hardiness: Frost Tender

Grown Height: 20cm

Grown Spread: 20cm

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Likes Soil Type:

Cacti Mix

Does not thrive in Soil Type:

Hardiness: Frost Tender

Preferred Aspect: Partial Shade (sun)

Primary Flower Colour: Pink

Primary Foliage Colour: Grey Green

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Period of Interest

Planting Period

Pruning Period

Element of Interest:

Shape & Colour


Likes PH: Slightly Acid - Neutral - Slightly Alkaline

Does not thrive in PH:

Moisture Level: Moist well drained soil

Growth Rate: Slow

After Care Required: Protect from Frost


Work Involved: Needs Some Attention

Fragrance: Not Scented

Suitable for Small Garden:

Does it need staking?:

Plant for RHS Identification Course:

Pest and Diseases
If you Subscribe you are able to read about and identify Pests and Diseases that effect your plants. In order to identify "Pest and Diseases" you will be required to Register.

It is Free to Register.

When you Register you able to test the site Free for 4 days. This will enable you to try out the site and see if it suits your requirements.
If you then decide to continue you can Subscribe for only £14.95 pa via PayPal



You will be able to subscribe securely using PayPal. If you want plants added that are not on our database please feel free to contact neil@complete-gardens.co.uk
Click here to register with the option to subscribe.

In order to keep a record of your plants and to know when and how to prune them you will be required to register.
Registering is easy. Just click on

Specific Planting:

Grow in a pot outside using cacti mix. If grown outside choose a very well-drained frost-free site - they don't generally exists.

Specific Care:

This is a plant that once planted, requires very little attention. Outside no feeding is required, and will slowly grow to fill it's space. In most cases it will be grown under the protection of a frost-free glasshouse.

Specific Feeding:

Feed throughout the growing season with a well-balanced fertiliser applied at half the recommended dose.

Propagation

From Seed

There are more plants of the same Genus. If you would like to see them all please press 'Show All' button.

Euphorbia amygdaloides var robbiae Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Bob's Choice' Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Craigieburn' Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' Euphorbia caput-medusae Euphorbia characias Euphorbia characias ssp. characias Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii Euphorbia characias subp wulfenii 'John Tomlinson' Euphorbia characias subsp wulfenii 'Emmer Green'

Plants I have.
If you subscribe you are able to make a visual and printable list of 'Plants I Have'. You simply click on 'My Plant List' Add to 'Plants I have' and your plants are listed alphabetically with an image, plus Latin & Common name, Genus, Notes, Action – You can then view the plant info plus Delete plant from list to keep your plants lists up to date.

Plants I want.
You are able to make a visual printable list of 'Plants I Want' You simply click on 'My Plant List' Add plant to 'Plant I want'. Your plants are listed alphabetically with images, Latin & common name, Genus, Notes, Action – show plant info and delete plant from list OR move to Plants I Have

Plants to prune.
You can choose any month to see which of your plants need pruning and be advised what to do. Simply click on the plant image to view the illustrated pruning advice.
This screen show plants I have that need pruning in February


To keep a record of your plant lists and notes there is an annual subscription charge of only £14.95. Payment can be made securely using PayPal.
Click here to register with the option to subscribe.

List of your plants with Notes.
If you Subscribe you are able to add your personal notes to plants. You simply click "Add Notes" and type in the text box. You can print your notes with an image of the plant. You can view and print the list of your plants with notes.
In order to keep a record of your "Notes" you will be required to Register.

It is Free to Register.


When you Register you able to test the site Free for 4 days. This will enable you to try out the site and see if it suits your requirements.
If you then decide to continue you can Subscribe for only £14.95 pa via PayPal


Add Notes
You can add your personal notes to plants. You can print your notes with an image of the plant.

You will be able to subscribe securely using PayPal. If you want plants added that are not on our database please feel free to contact neil@complete-gardens.co.uk
Click here to register with the option to subscribe.