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MERMAID TAIL CACTUS
One look at the Mermaid Tail Cactus and you are reminded just how incredible plants are. These are a gene mutation that are very tricky to grow on their own, so to allow us to have these amazing plants in our homes, they graft them onto an easier growing cactus.
LIGHT
Your Mermaid Tail Cactus will enjoy bright indirect light.
WATER
Allow soil to completely dry out (and I really mean completely dry out) before watering. Over winter it will need barely any water.
FERTILISER
You can feed when you infrequently water, it will need need feeding over winter.
SOIL
As a cactus they need a very well draining soil mix. Visit our soil bar and add orchid bark, horticultural sand and pumice to a standard potting mix.
TEMPERATURE
Standard household temperatures are fine for the Mermaid Tail Cactus.
HUMIDITY
Standard household humidity are fine for the Mermaid Tail Cactus.
TOXICITY
Considered toxic to pets and humans if ingested. The sap can also irritate skin.
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