{"product_id":"euphorbia-mammillaris-variegata-variegated-corncob-cactus","title":"Euphorbia mammillaris 'Variegata' (Variegated Corncob Cactus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMeet the \u003cstrong\u003eVariegated Corncob Cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most distinctive succulents you can own. Despite the name, \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia mammillaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata' is not a true cactus. It is a sculptural euphorbia that grows in short, ribbed, corn-cob-shaped columns. The variegated form trades the usual green for cool, ghostly tones of silvery mint and cream, accented by slender spines that blush pink and gold in bright light. It clumps slowly over time into a striking little colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEasy to care for and endlessly photogenic, this is a standout on a sunny windowsill or in a collector's lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light with some gentle direct sun. The variegated form has less chlorophyll than the green species, so protect it from harsh afternoon sun to prevent scorching while keeping it bright enough to hold its color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant. Let the soil dry out completely, then water thoroughly. Cut back to occasional watering in winter when growth slows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gritty, fast-draining cactus and succulent mix. Good drainage is essential to avoid rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender. Comfortable outdoors in USDA zones 9b through 11. Protect from frost and bring indoors when temperatures drop below about 40°F. It prefers to stay above 50°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growing and clumping, forming tidy columns a few inches tall over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all euphorbias, the milky sap is toxic and can irritate skin and eyes. Handle with gloves and keep away from curious pets and children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShips in a 6 inch nursery pot, carefully packed to arrive safely at your door.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cactus Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"6\" Pot","offer_id":51918947090722,"sku":"EUPH-MAM-VAR-6","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/1506\/2050\/files\/IMG_0130.jpg?v=1782847921","url":"https:\/\/cactuswarehouse.com\/products\/euphorbia-mammillaris-variegata-variegated-corncob-cactus","provider":"CactusWarehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}