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Euphorbia Lactea- Mermaid Tail cactus 6”

Name: Euphorbia Lactea- Mermaid Tail cactus 6”
Brand: The Rooted Plant Shop
Price: 60.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Euphorbia Lactea- Mermaid Tail cactus 6”

$60.00 USD

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Crested Senecio vitalis mermaid cactus, native to South Africa, is a mutated succulent known for its wavy, fan-shaped growth that resembles ocean coral or a mermaid tail. What makes this plant special is its crested form—instead of growing upright like a typical succulent, it spreads in rippling, layered folds with a blue-green tone that gives it a sculptural, underwater look.

Light drives how tight and defined those crests stay. Place it in a south or west-facing window where it receives strong, direct light. Under grow lights, use 5000K–6500K placed 6–10 inches from the top of the plant. In lower light, the crests can flatten and lose definition, and growth becomes weaker. Strong light keeps the folds dense, upright, and more vividly colored.

Watering should be minimal and controlled. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings, then water thoroughly and let it dry again, using a fast-draining mix of succulent soil, perlite, and orchid bark. This plant shows stress through its structure—if the base becomes soft or discolored, the roots are staying too wet. If the crests stretch or lose their compact form, it’s reacting to light, not water. Slight wrinkling while staying firm indicates it’s ready for water, while any mushy areas signal excess moisture.

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Alocasia Venom

Plant came in packed extremely well. Since receiving it I have recently repotted due to fast growing and got to harvest two big corms. The plant is amazing.

Brad Davidson

09/02/2026

Beautiful packed well 👍🥰

Elaine

09/02/2026

Fantastic as always!

Dayne Haskell

09/02/2026

Absolutely beautiful plants! alittle stressed from the ride, but doing well.

The delivery person left it upside down and not a single speck of dirt left its spot! Very loved plants, packed with love!

I am going to carefully love these little plants!

Will buy again! Thank you!

Tim chapman

09/01/2026

Awesome like Always

As always Mel you don’t disappoint. My new plant babies arrived in perfect condition ready to get love. You can really tell the devotion and love that Mel has for our plant babies!!!

Amelia Vargas

08/31/2026

Everything comes packed so nicely and healthy! Would definitely recommend buying plants from

Everything comes packed so nicely and healthy! Would definitely recommend buying plants from rooted plant shop. She always answers any questions you may have!!

Michele Hawkins

08/30/2026

Fantastic!

Plant is absolutely beautiful. It was packed in the utmost care. The box it was in was very damaged! The plant inside was packed so meticulously that it did not suffer at all.
Thanks to Mel! Nic job!

Jeralyn Heath

08/30/2026

This was my 2nd purchase from Mel. Both came quickly and well packaged. Will purchase again and again.

Margaret Carson

08/30/2026

Love this pig!

Being a farmer’s daughter I really wanted this pigskin philodendron. It is beautiful! Even had new leaf getting ready to open. Love it!

Teresa Psinas

08/30/2026

Dora Vs crystal

Delivered perfectly and resting in new home. Watching and waiting to see the dna results

Sharon Burden

08/29/2026

Impressive

My Rabbit foot fern arrived in a timely and safe fashion. Packaged very well. No damage. The actual plant itself is a stunner!! Almost show quality condition. Just absolutely stunning. You can really tell how well it has been cared for. I usually repot everything I bring in but I won’t be doing that with my rooted plants purchase. 10/10 highly recommend

Cassondra Whitaker

08/29/2026