Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
Watering requirements
Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Is this plant pet-friendly?
This plant may NOT be suitable for a home with pets.
Fun Fact
The 'Mermaid Tail' is actually a grafted cactus, created by joining a cresting top section of the plant to a sturdy rootstock. This grafting technique creates its unique, mermaid-tail shape that wouldn’t naturally occur in the wild!
Plant Origin
Cultivar
Common Sad Plant Signs
Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Mermaid Tail Cactus:
Wrinkled, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Blanched center:
Needs more sunlight
Yellowing stems, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered
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