Can stalactites grow on the side of walls?

Stalactites typically form on the ceilings of caves, where mineral-rich water drips down and leaves deposits as it evaporates. While they primarily grow downward from overhead surfaces, under certain conditions, similar formations can occur on vertical walls, known as "wall stalactites" or "speleothems." These formations are less common but can develop where water seeps down walls and deposits minerals as it flows.