{"product_id":"succulent-euphorbia-lactea-mermaid-tail","title":"Marina | Mermaid Tail Euphorbia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Marina, the Mermaid Tail Euphorbia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarina has always preferred being admired from a respectful distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith her sculptural, fan-shaped crest and strange underwater silhouette, she looks less like an ordinary houseplant and more like something that washed ashore from another world. She does not need much attention to remain interesting, which is fortunate because Marina has very little patience for fussing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive her plenty of bright light, fast-draining soil, and enough time between drinks for her soil to dry thoroughly. She stores what she needs and would much rather be forgotten for a few extra days than drowned with affection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is resilient, independent, and perfectly content to keep her own company. Just remember that beauty is not always meant to be touched. Like other Euphorbias, Marina produces a milky sap that can irritate skin and eyes and should never be ingested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Admire me all you like. Just keep your hands to yourself.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Euphorbia lactea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mermaid Tail Euphorbia \/ Crested Euphorbia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Succulent Euphorbia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indoor or warm outdoor conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green, often with pale or silvery variegation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level: 3\/10.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy-going as long as you resist overwatering her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Give Marina plenty of bright light. Bright indirect light is excellent indoors, and some gentle direct sun can be beneficial once acclimated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Water deeply, then let excess moisture drain completely. Reduce watering during cooler or slower-growing periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a gritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent mix. Good drainage is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marina prefers warmth and should be protected from frost and prolonged cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Normal household humidity is fine. She does not require a humid environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed lightly during active growth with a diluted cactus or succulent fertilizer if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very little pruning is required. Rotate occasionally for balanced growth and handle carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toxic if ingested. The milky sap can irritate skin and eyes, so keep away from pets and children and wear gloves when handling damaged stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Disclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive a live Mermaid Tail Euphorbia in the pot size selected. Each Marina grows a little differently, so crest shape, height, fullness, branching, coloration, and overall form naturally vary. Listing photos show representative plants. A decorative planter is included only when specified in the selected option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor cosmetic blemishes, small scars, or temporary shipping stress may occur. Unpack promptly, place in bright light, and check the soil before watering. Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings and never leave the roots sitting in standing water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Marina arrives with significant damage or a condition concern, contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@ilexatelier.com\"\u003ehello@ilexatelier.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within 24 hours of delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Include your order number and clear photos of the entire plant, affected areas, shipping box, and shipping label. Keep the plant and packaging while we review your concern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":67844274618649,"sku":"4_SUCC_EUPHORBIA_LACTEA.MERMAID.TAIL","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot","offer_id":67844274651417,"sku":"6_SUCC_EUPHORBIA_LACTEA.MERMAID.TAIL","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9803\/5225\/files\/6_SUCC_EUPHORBIA_LACTEA.MERMAID.TAIL_TEMP_11.8.24.jpg?v=1792369795","url":"https:\/\/thelovefern.com\/products\/succulent-euphorbia-lactea-mermaid-tail","provider":"The Love Fern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}