{"product_id":"succulent-euphorbia-lactea-mermaid-tail","title":"Succulent Euphorbia Lactea 'Mermaid Tail' Live Plant","description":"\u003c!-- pf-original-desc --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euphorbia lactea ‘Mermaid Tail’\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Mermaid Tail Euphorbia, Mermaid Tail Succulent, Crested Euphorbia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eA rare crested succulent with fan-shaped, wavy stems that resemble a mermaid’s tail. Its sculptural form and blue-green to gray-green color make it a striking collector plant for containers and succulent displays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright light to full sun, water sparingly, use fast-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-why-love --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-why-love\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin:1.25rem 0 0.5rem;font-size:1.15rem\"\u003eWhy choose Succulent Euphorbia Lactea 'Mermaid Tail'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLow-water and forgiving as long as you don't overwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSculptural, eye-catching shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLoves a sunny windowsill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooks best: sunny south- or west-facing windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-why-love --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-receive --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-receive\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin:1.25rem 0 0.5rem;font-size:1.15rem\"\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne live Succulent Euphorbia Lactea 'Mermaid Tail', rooted in soil in a 4\" or 6\" nursery pot (pick a size above).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNursery pot and soil included; a decorative planter only if you select one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLive plants vary in height, fullness and leaf count within the pot size you choose; we do not publish measured shipping heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-receive --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-snapshot --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-snapshot\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin:1.25rem 0 0.5rem;font-size:1.15rem\"\u003eWill it suit your home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMermaid Tail Euphorbia, Mermaid Tail Succulent, Crested Euphorbia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light with some direct sun (a sunny windowsill)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e only when the soil is completely dry — water sparingly, much less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner-friendly — easy as long as you don't overwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, slow-growing succulent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stays compact and grows slowly — mature size can vary by growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not pet-safe — toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Keep out of reach of pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny windowsills and bright rooms · People who tend to underwater (or forget to water) · Lovers of sculptural, low-water plants · Small spaces — shelves, desks, and sills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThink twice if:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-light rooms — they stretch and weaken · People who tend to overwater — soggy soil rots them · Homes with pets that may nibble (this plant is toxic) · Spots with no bright or direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-snapshot --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-trust-block --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-trust-block\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin:1.25rem 0 0.5rem;font-size:1.15rem\"\u003eDelivery and arrival help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShips free within the continental U.S. from a greenhouse in Florida or California, carefully packed in its nursery pot with soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDispatched within 1–4 business days, Monday to Wednesday so plants don't sit in transit over a weekend; standard transit is typically 3–7 business days after that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeat packs are not included automatically: in cold weather (below about 45°F at the destination) add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/winter-plant-shipping-protection\"\u003eWinter Plant Shipping Protection\u003c\/a\u003e to your order, and in extreme cold or heat we may hold the order until it is safe to ship — we will let you know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIf it arrives dead, severely damaged, or significantly different from the description, email photos of the plant and packaging to info@shopfloridaplant.com within 48 hours of delivery for a full refund or a free replacement (\u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGive your plant a few days to settle in; minor cosmetic marks from transit are normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-trust-block --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pf-care-faq\" style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding-top:0.85rem\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem;color:#1f2937;list-style:none\"\u003eCare and common questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:0.65rem\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-care-block --\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"pf-care-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light with some direct sun is ideal for Succulent Euphorbia Lactea 'Mermaid Tail' — a sunny windowsill is perfect. Too little light makes it stretch and lose its compact shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water sparingly — only when the soil is fully dry, and much less in winter. Overwatering (soggy soil) is the main way these plants fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average household humidity is fine — these are dry-climate plants and don't need misting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm room temperatures; protect it from frost and cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gritty, fast-draining cactus\/succulent mix in a pot with a drainage hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly with a diluted cactus\/succulent fertilizer in spring and summer; none in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear gloves and eye protection — the milky sap irritates skin and eyes. Stem cuttings can be rooted after the cut end has dried for several days; it won't grow from a leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Err on the side of underwatering — these store water and rot if kept wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-care-block --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I water Succulent Euphorbia Lactea 'Mermaid Tail'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater only when the soil is completely dry — water sparingly, much less in winter. It prefers to dry out a little between waterings rather than stay soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of light does Succulent Euphorbia Lactea 'Mermaid Tail' need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright light with some direct sun is ideal for Succulent Euphorbia Lactea 'Mermaid Tail' — a sunny windowsill is perfect. Too little light makes it stretch and lose its compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Succulent Euphorbia Lactea 'Mermaid Tail' pet safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Succulent Euphorbia Lactea 'Mermaid Tail' is considered toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my Succulent Euphorbia Lactea 'Mermaid Tail' stretching out or getting leggy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStretching (etiolation) is almost always a light problem — the plant is reaching for the sun. Move it to the brightest spot you have, ideally a sunny windowsill; new growth comes in compact, though stretched growth will not shrink back. Check the mix too: if it stays wet for days, let it dry out fully before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-faq --\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-related --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-related\" style=\"margin-top:1.25rem\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eContinue the Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-cacti\"\u003eBrowse more Succulents \u0026amp; Cacti →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eShop more tropical houseplants →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003eBrowse all live plants →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-related --\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":67583712559396,"sku":"4_SUCC_EUPHORBIA_LACTEA.MERMAID.TAIL","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" Pot","offer_id":67583712592164,"sku":"6_SUCC_EUPHORBIA_LACTEA.MERMAID.TAIL","price":71.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9250\/8452\/files\/6_SUCC_EUPHORBIA_LACTEA.MERMAID.TAIL_TEMP_11.8.24.jpg?v=1790787192","url":"https:\/\/shopfloridaplant.com\/products\/succulent-euphorbia-lactea-mermaid-tail","provider":"Florida Plant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}