Mermaid Tail Euphorbia (Euphorbia lactea 'Cristata')

$34.99

In stock

Bright light
Easy care

What arrives

Your Mermaid Tail Euphorbia
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Mermaid Tail Euphorbia

Light
Bright light, including some direct sun.
Water
Water when the soil is completely dry.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

Mermaid tail is a crested form of Euphorbia lactea that grows in wavy, fan-shaped ridges instead of upright stems, so it looks like a piece of coral or the tip of a mermaid's tail. Colors range from soft green to silvery gray, and every plant has its own shape.

Give it bright light with some direct sun. Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry, and keep it on the dry side in winter. A gritty, fast draining mix is a must.

It grows slowly and holds its sculptural shape, making it a natural centerpiece for a sunny desk or shelf. Handle it with gloves, since the milky sap can irritate skin.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Mermaid Tail Euphorbia

How much light does the Mermaid Tail Euphorbia need?

Bright light, including some direct sun.

How often should I water the Mermaid Tail Euphorbia?

Water when the soil is completely dry.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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