Overwintering guide
How to overwinter euphorbia lactea 'white ghost'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — euphorbia lactea 'white ghost' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills euphorbia lactea 'white ghost' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and euphorbia lactea 'white ghost' rots from the base.
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Overwintering euphorbia lactea 'white ghost' — FAQ
Does euphorbia lactea 'white ghost' need to come indoors for winter?
Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost' is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move euphorbia lactea 'white ghost' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water euphorbia lactea 'white ghost' in winter?
Cut watering right back — euphorbia lactea 'white ghost' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills euphorbia lactea 'white ghost' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and euphorbia lactea 'white ghost' rots from the base.