{"title":"Miniaturas Xerofíticas","description":"\u003cp\u003eSi amas las plantas pero ya no tienes casi espacio y menos tiempo parar cuidarlas... Tienes que explorar los cactus y otras suculentas \"miniatura\". Son especies de crecimiento lento y sostenido que podrás cultivar `por mucho tiempo en pequeñas macetas en un alféizar de una ventana o en cualquier rincón de tu casa.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"greenovia-diplocycla","title":"Aeonium diplocylum","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eMorphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very compact succulent, usually solitary, forming a spectacular \u003cstrong\u003eclosed cup\u003c\/strong\u003e-shaped rosette, with fleshy, imbricate, glaucous green leaves. During drought, the outer leaves may dry out and the rosette closes even further, protecting the center. The roots are thin and fibrous. This is the taxon traditionally known as \u003cstrong\u003eGreenovia diplocycla\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eDistribution, habitat and family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Endemic to \u003cstrong\u003eLa Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Canary Islands. It mainly lives in rocky crevices and ledges, frequently in forest and relatively shaded environments, from about \u003cstrong\u003e50 to 1,700 m\u003c\/strong\u003e. It belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA 9b–11b\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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In summer, reduce watering significantly, especially with high temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces an inflorescence that emerges from the center of the rosette, with numerous \u003cstrong\u003eyellow flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. As with other monocarpic rosette Aeoniums, the flowering rosette eventually dies after flowering, although the plant may persist through lateral offspring when produced. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e During active growth, \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE\u003c\/strong\u003e at a moderate dose. Reduce or suspend fertilization during summer dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXerophytic in a \u003cstrong\u003e9 x 9 x 9.5 cm green pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate plant height: 3.5 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Greenovia-diplocycla_1024x1024.png?v=1640706332\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737614270620,"sku":"0150","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/Greenovia-diplocycla-2-e1597912045883.jpg?v=1619104538"},{"product_id":"gibbaeum-album","title":"Gibbaeum album | Haaibekkie. 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It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 10–11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−1 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, keeping the substrate completely dry and especially avoiding the combination of cold and humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt needs very intense lighting, with a target of over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 mol\/m²\/day of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during growth. 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The plant measurements are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly because, after all, it is a living being! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Gibbaeum-album-e1601907164184_1024x1024.png?v=1643979186\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49041432609103,"sku":"0370","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-1918.heic?v=1770909637"},{"product_id":"albuca-spiralis","title":"Albuca spiralis | Corkscrew plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  With a scent of vanilla... It looks as if someone had \u003cstrong\u003edelicately wrapped the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e of a plant around a corkscrew. From its small bulb emerge fleshy, narrow, green leaves that twist into spirals, curves, and corkscrews of extraordinary plasticity. Each specimen can acquire a different architecture, and the more intense the lighting during its growth, the more pronounced the curling tends to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a deciduous bulbous geophyte that develops a solitary, depressed, subglobose bulb, about 2–3 cm in diameter. It normally produces between 5 and 10 linear and canaliculate leaves, approximately 9–20 cm in length, with the apical end twisted from slightly wavy to strongly spirally coiled. The leaves have glandular hairs, especially visible on the upper surface. The inflorescence is erect and relatively short, with several pendulous green flowers with yellowish margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eAsparagaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family and is native to the Cape provinces in \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. It grows in seasonally dry environments, on sandy and clayey soils, forming part of the Mediterranean vegetation of the Cape region. Kew currently recognizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbuca spiralis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as an accepted species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA Zone 8b–11b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures of up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−7 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in dry, well-acclimated specimens during brief exposures. During the active growth period, it withstands low temperatures better than during its dormancy, but care should be taken to prevent the bulb from remaining damp at temperatures near freezing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt needs plenty of light to develop strong leaves and achieve the characteristic curling. A very bright exposure is recommended, even with direct sun for much of the day, carrying out a gradual acclimatization for specimens coming from lower intensity conditions. Insufficient lighting produces longer, weaker, and much less spiraled leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter growth and summer rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With the arrival of cooler temperatures and autumn rains, the emission of leaves begins, and the active period starts. During growth, it is recommended to water abundantly, allowing the substrate to dry out completely before the next watering. After flowering and as temperatures rise, the leaves yellow and the plant enters dormancy. During the summer, the bulb should be kept practically dry, as excess moisture during dormancy promotes rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt flowers mainly from late winter to mid-spring. The flowers are pendulous, green with yellowish margins, and release a sweet aroma that has been described as smelling like butter and vanilla. The floral stem can reach about 12 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a specific fertilizer for succulents is recommended, with a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh content of assimilable calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e, applied once a month when watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGourmet xerophyte in a 9x9 cm pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the sent specimen may vary slightly from the product image. The photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but this can also vary slightly because, it is a living being! Each of the Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Albuca-spiralis-e1604491166151_1024x1024.png?v=1641218074\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43863734911195,"sku":"3405","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-0767.png?v=1767342820"},{"product_id":"crassula-buddhas-temple","title":"Crassula 'Buddha's Temple' | Buddha's Temple","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   Slow-growing horticultural hybrid, very compact and with an architectural appearance. It forms erect columns approximately 10–20 cm tall and 3–4 cm wide, which can branch from the base to form small clusters. The leaves are fleshy, very densely imbricate, opposite and decussate, with an approximately quadrangular cross-section. They are broad, triangular to cordate, grey-green to silvery-grey in color, and feature a fine surface pruina. Each pair of leaves is arranged perpendicular to the previous one, forming the characteristic square-sectioned column, resembling a small pagoda. Specimens with five or six-angled columns also exist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It does not exist in the wild: it is an exclusively horticultural hybrid created in California by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyron Kimnach in 1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by crossing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula perfoliata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e var. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (formerly var. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003efalcata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) × \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula pyramidalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Both of its parents are South African and come from dry, rocky environments in the Cape regions, but ‘Buddha’s Temple’ has no natural distribution of its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It develops best with moderate temperatures and good ventilation. It can withstand occasional drops close to the limits of its zone when the substrate remains completely dry, but it must be protected from persistent frosts and, especially, from the combination of cold and humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery intense lighting is recommended, with a target of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the growth period. Insufficient lighting causes the leaves to separate and the columns to lose their characteristic compact and geometric structure. 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Flowering can occur on mature columns, and keeping the substrate continuously moist during this process should be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the active growth period. 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From autumn onwards, supply is gradually reduced until it is kept completely dry during the winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces large flowers in relation to its small size, \u003cstrong\u003e1.6–2.7 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e, with extremely variable colors: white, pink, red, salmon, orange, yellow, or violet. They are born laterally, forming a crown around the base of the stem, and appear mainly from \u003cstrong\u003elate spring to summer\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Its globose body stores water and is adapted to withstand periods of drought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts inflorescences are \u003cstrong\u003ecyathia\u003c\/strong\u003e, which appear near the top of the stem; they are small and discreet, with very reduced reproductive structures. As it is a dioecious species, male specimens produce pollen and female ones develop the structures that, after pollination, will produce capsules with seeds. Flowering can occur mainly between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober and April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the rains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a specific fertilizer for succulents with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh content of assimilable calcium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Suculentas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is recommended, applied once a month when watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot, with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGourmet xerophyte in a 10x10 cm and 13x13 cm pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the specimen sent may vary slightly from the product image. The measurements of the plant are specified in the photo description, but this can also vary slightly because it is a living being! 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It \u003cstrong\u003enormally features 8 ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e, although specimens with 6–10 can occur, which are very low, wide, and rounded. The epidermis is grayish-green, shiny, and speckled with small clusters of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite trichomes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The areoles are large, circular, and woolly, arranged regularly along the ribs, and \u003cstrong\u003elack spines.\u003c\/strong\u003e During periods of extreme drought, it can remain almost flush with the ground, making it very difficult to locate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts natural distribution extends through southern Texas, in the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States,\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Mexican states of \u003cstrong\u003eNuevo León and Tamaulipas\u003c\/strong\u003e. It mainly inhabits the Tamaulipan thornscrub, on flat terrain or gentle slopes, on clay, silty, or gravelly soils, often calcareous or with a certain level of salinity. It grows among sparse vegetation and can temporarily withstand flooding of the terrain during the rainy season. It belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA Zone 9a–11b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures of up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−7 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if it remains completely dry and is properly acclimated. During the winter, it is recommended to keep it dormant and with the substrate dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt needs very intense lighting during active growth. It tolerates direct sun, although its low and practically flat body remains completely exposed to radiation, so in climates with very intense summers, it may appreciate slight protection during the hours of maximum insolation. 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In winter, it should be kept practically dry, especially at low temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces large flowers in relation to the size of the body, about 3–5 cm in diameter, of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright yellow color with a reddish or orange throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They are diurnal and appear in the youngest areoles of the apical zone. 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Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.  Ideal for children  No spines  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCactus with CITES I certificate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXerophyte in a \u003cstrong\u003e8 x 8 x 7 cm black pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate plant height: 3 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate plant width: 5 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Astrophytum-asterias_page-0001-e1587987929665_1024x1024.jpg?v=1641218697\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42563312091355,"sku":"8185","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/8E110C5B-E255-44D8-BAD8-08EBE4C76F5D.jpg?v=1697795225"},{"product_id":"astrophytum-coahuilense","title":"Astrophytum coahuilense | Coahuila bishop's cap.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   Solitary cactus, although it may occasionally form several stems from the base. 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Rapid drainage is essential to prevent moisture accumulation around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces large flowers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epale yellow to intense yellow, generally with a characteristic orange or reddish throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which appear in the apical area. Flowering can occur during spring and summer; in Madrid, it is expected mainly between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay and July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and low nitrogen levels is recommended, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, applied once a month when watering. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte cultivated in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGourmet xerophyte in an 8x8 cm pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the sent specimen may vary slightly from the product image. The photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but this may also vary slightly because it is a living being! 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The stems are erect or slightly decumbent and form compact clusters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are one of its most striking features: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebroadly ovate, transversely depressed, and cup-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, approximately 1–1.5 cm long. They are arranged very tightly and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoverlap one another around the stem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, hiding it almost completely. They are green to grayish-green and have a wide membranous margin covered by a dense fringe of erect cilia, which gives the plant its “bandaged finger” or small reptile-like appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt differs from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula columnaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with which it can be confused, by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabundant branching from the base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and its widely membranous and densely ciliated leaf margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 Distribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is endemic to South Africa and is found mainly in the western sector of the Cape provinces, in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamaqualand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e region, from near Vanrhynsdorp towards Port Nolloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt grows in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSucculent Karoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, on gentle slopes covered with quartzite gravel, usually between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 and 500 m in altitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It can also appear in very shallow rocky soils around granite outcrops and small rocky walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula teres Marloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a synonym for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. barklyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; therefore, both names can be found in collections and in trade, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula barklyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is currently accepted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes from an arid environment in the Succulent Karoo and can withstand relatively low temperatures if kept dry and perfectly drained. As with other Karoo succulents, the risk increases considerably when cold and wet substrate coincide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh lighting is recommended, with a target of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the growth period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh lighting helps keep internodes short and maintains the characteristic compact arrangement of the leaves. With low radiation, the stems can elongate and the plant loses much of its compact and scaly appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Growth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer dormancy\u003c\/strong\u003e. It comes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewestern Succulent Karoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a region with rainfall primarily associated with cool seasons and marked summer drought. Therefore, its period of greatest activity occurs mainly during the moderate temperatures of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eautumn, winter, and spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while intense summer heat causes a slowdown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active period, it is recommended to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater abundantly and allow the substrate to dry completely before watering again\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The next hydration should only be performed when the substrate has lost all moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring summer, especially with high temperatures, watering should be notably reduced and excellent ventilation maintained. It is not about keeping it permanently dry throughout the summer, but avoiding the coincidence of heat and prolonged moisture at the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inflorescence appears at the end of the stems as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erounded terminal head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, partially hidden among the upper leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are relatively large relative to the size of the plant, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eampullaceous or small flask-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the corolla fused at the base and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecream-colored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The petals reach approximately 9–11 mm and end in a blunt apex; the anthers are yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn its natural habitat, flowering occurs at the end of the favorable period, mainly towards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaustral spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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The measurements of the plant are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly, because it is a living being! 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The leaves are small, narrow, and fleshy, with a smooth, glossy surface, a relatively rounded base, and a \u003cstrong\u003estiff, very sharp tip\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are tightly arranged in \u003cstrong\u003efive spiral rows\u003c\/strong\u003e and project sideways from the stem, often at nearly a right angle. This arrangement gives the plant a spiny appearance: the tips can be painful to touch. Compared with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstroloba congesta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with which it is often confused, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. foliolosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has smaller, thinner leaves that spread outward more, while those of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. congesta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tend to be straighter or curve inward toward the stem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn endemic species of \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, found in the province of the \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Cape\u003c\/strong\u003e and associated with areas of the southern Great Karoo. It grows in open, rocky terrain, where it may become established alongside other plants that provide some protection from intense sunlight and herbivores. 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The combination of cold and persistent moisture can encourage root rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt prefers abundant light, with \u003cstrong\u003egentle sunlight \u003c\/strong\u003eor bright partial shade. Good light encourages compact growth and the characteristic arrangement of the leaves, but exposure to intense sunlight should be introduced gradually. As an initial guideline, a DLI PAR of approximately 8–15 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ is recommended, adjusted according to the plant’s acclimation and response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunistic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An absolute seasonal dormancy period is not considered necessary. During periods of growth and moderate temperatures, water thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry before watering again. In summer, if heat slows growth, space out watering and ensure excellent ventilation. In winter, reduce watering as temperatures drop. Avoid waterlogging throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces a slender, generally unbranched inflorescence that can exceed 30 cm in length. The flowers are small, greenish-white or pale cream, with green midribs. In its South African habitat, it flowers between August and March, from late winter to early autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. 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During episodes of intense cold, it is advisable to keep the substrate dry to reduce the risk of damage to the tuberous roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It requires intense lighting to maintain compact growth and encourage flowering, with a goal of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR higher than 20 moles of photons per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the growing season. It tolerates direct sun in the cool months, but during the summer, it should be protected from excessive solar radiation and heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It produces flowers up to about 3 cm in diameter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in color, with a characteristic longitudinal red line in the center of each petal. In Northern Hemisphere cultivation, it flowers mainly during winter and early spring, usually between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary and March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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As temperatures drop in late summer and early autumn, activity gradually recovers and watering can resume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚀 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the active growth period, nutrition with a high content of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eassimilable calcium and potassium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aizoáceas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, avoiding excessive nitrogen intake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable Xerophytic plant cultivated in Madrid in a technological square pot with substrate activated by mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGourmet Xerophytic plant in a 10x10 cm pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the sent specimen may vary slightly from the product image. The measurements of the plant are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly because, it is a living being! 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It grows in rocky outcrops and stony terrain in the pampas and other subtropical environments, generally at low altitudes. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae family, Cactoideae subfamily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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In spring and summer, growth resumes and it is watered abundantly but sparingly, allowing the substrate to dry out completely before repeating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esulfur-yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, infundibuliform, and about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, surprisingly large in relation to the body. As with other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrailea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it can produce cleistogamous flowers capable of forming seeds without opening; open flowers appear mainly with high temperatures and intense sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and low nitrogen levels, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is recommended, applied once a month when watering. 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During periods of drought, it may partially retract and remain protected among vegetation or stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esulfur yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, large in relation to the tiny body, up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5 cm in length and 2–4.5 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As with other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrailea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species, it can also produce cleistogamous flowers, capable of fruiting without opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and low nitrogen levels is recommended, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, applied once a month when watering. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47999143248207,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/49D40A9C-F1EC-423F-8F4D-D45DEBC168BD.jpg?v=1701426738"},{"product_id":"conophytum-bilobum-1","title":"Conophytum ficiforme | Stone figs","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small, almost stemless succulent that forms dense mats or small domes. Each body, about 2 cm long and 1.5 cm thick, is made up of two fused fleshy leaves, globose in appearance and clearly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efig-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a central fissure separating two lobes. The epidermis is grayish-green, often tinged with purple, and features a very characteristic pattern of green or reddish dots and small lines that form horseshoe-like arcs around the fissure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndemic to the Western Cape Province, South Africa. It lives in the Robertson Karoo, especially on rocky slopes, in shale and tillite crevices, as well as among quartz pebbles and under nurse plants. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 10a–11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−1 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for short periods with the substrate completely dry. It is a species sensitive to frost and, above all, to the combination of cold and humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires plenty of light, although in its habitat, it may grow protected among rocks or under nurse plants. During active growth, it is recommended to reach a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR greater than 20 mol\/m²\/day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, avoiding excessive radiation and temperature during summer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It begins its activity at the end of summer and throughout autumn, continuing growth during the cool months. After flowering, it develops new leaves inside the old ones, which dry up to form a thin protective sheath. During growth, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry out completely; from late spring and throughout the summer, it should be kept practically dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant flowers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epink, white, or pale yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in color, long-lasting and relatively large in relation to the plant body. They begin opening at dusk and may remain open during the day. Flowering occurs in autumn in South Africa, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch–May in Madrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and potassium, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is recommended, applied during watering and avoiding excessive nitrogen input.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot, with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 × 7 cm gourmet black pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48296992375119,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/9F04551D-ADFA-4D2D-B74C-366A65E1C5B2.jpg?v=1729239090"},{"product_id":"conophytum-bilobum-2","title":"Conophytum bilobum | Pigeon eggs","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small, nearly stemless succulent that forms dense, rounded clusters. Each body is composed of a pair of fleshy, partially fused leaves that are laterally compressed and deeply cleft at the apex, forming two lobes that resemble an open heart. It can reach 7 cm in length and 3 cm in diameter. The epidermis ranges from yellowish-green to bluish-green or glaucous, with surfaces that are smooth or slightly papillose; the margins and keel can take on red or purple tones. Old leaves remain as a papery sheath around the new growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndemic to South Africa, mainly in the Northern Cape and Western Cape, in the Namaqualand and Succulent Karoo regions. It grows on stony slopes and plains, among gravel, shale, and quartz outcrops, always in very well-draining soil. 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In summer, it should be kept practically dry; the old leaves dehydrate and form a protective sheath around the new bodies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces large, diurnal, and generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flowers, occasionally white or pink, which emerge from the cleft between the two lobes. They are among the relatively largest flowers within the genus. 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In winter, it must remain dry and with good ventilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow flowers, large in proportion to the tiny body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which emerge near the apex. As in other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrailea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it can reproduce via \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecleistogamous flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, capable of self-pollinating without opening; occasionally, the flowers open completely under favorable light and temperature conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and low nitrogen levels, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cacti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is recommended, applied once a month when watering. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48794214498639,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/FullSizeRender_ac84e72f-1cb7-4b13-8cc0-32c53d12b6a9.jpg?v=1713949806"},{"product_id":"bergeranthus-jamesii","title":"Bergeranthus jamesii","description":"\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49041421140303,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/6DD41A17-364C-4AA4-9B50-987C12C7B55E.jpg?v=1717501005"},{"product_id":"carruanthus-peersii","title":"Carruanthus peersii | Toorwaterpoort Mesemb","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall perennial succulent, slow-growing, initially solitary but eventually forming dense clumps up to about 30 cm in diameter. The stems branch from the base and can reach about 50 cm, taking on a pendulous habit in mature specimens. The leaves are opposite, fleshy, triangular in cross-section, oblong, and slightly club-shaped, ranging in color from grayish green to bluish green. The margins are smooth or have very poorly developed teeth, a feature that distinguishes it from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. ringens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndemic to South Africa, restricted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToorwaterpoort, in the eastern section of the Groot Swartberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, between the Western and Eastern Cape. It grows exclusively in deep gorges, on quartz walls and ledges of the Witteberg formation, at an altitude of about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e800–1,200 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it finds pockets of soil between the cracks. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family. SANBI considers it rare, but it is currently classified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeast Concern (LC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone and temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA 9a–11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during brief episodes if the substrate remains completely dry. Frosts do not occur in its natural habitat, so in cultivation, it is especially important to avoid the combination of cold and humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt requires high light levels: direct sun during mild seasons and bright partial shade when summer temperatures are very high. As a cultivation goal during growth, it is recommended to exceed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 moles of PAR photons\/m²\/day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, usually one to three per growth unit, which open in the late afternoon and remain open until after nightfall. Flowering occurs in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, approximately between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember and November in South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, equivalent to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch–May in Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunistic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Although its growth is most active from spring to late summer, it can continue to grow outside this period provided it has water and favorable temperatures. SANBI recommends watering well during summer and autumn and reducing the supply during winter and early spring. The substrate should be allowed to dry out completely between waterings, always maintaining excellent drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and potassium is recommended, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, applied during watering and avoiding excessive nitrogen supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable Xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technical square pot with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 × 7 cm gourmet black pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49041456038223,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/1A0BAC39-D587-4BFA-94F1-9E622EC94881.jpg?v=1770304400"},{"product_id":"gasteria-bicolor-var-liliputiana","title":"Gasteria bicolor var. liliputiana | Speckled Gasteria Lilliput","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     An authentic \u003cstrong\u003eminiature\u003c\/strong\u003e of the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGasteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, slow-growing and capable of forming dense colonies through basal proliferation. 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The climate is warm and dry, with about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500–600 mm of annual rainfall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, mainly during the warmer months; winters are dry and frosts are very light or non-existent. It belongs to the family \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsphodelaceae, tribe Alooideae, section Gasteria, series Gasteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures of down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−1 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. SANBI notes that in its habitat, frosts are very light or absent, so it is advisable to protect it from repeated or prolonged frost. The RHS classifies it as H1c, corresponding to plants that tolerate approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–10 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a minimum in protected cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright shade to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially light filtered through other plants. Intense sun can cause stress and reddish coloration, but overly intense and prolonged exposure is not necessary to maintain its compact growth. Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–20 mol\/m²\/day of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunistic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its habitat receives rainfall primarily in summer, but the species can take advantage of favorable periods throughout the year. It is recommended to water when the substrate is practically dry, increasing supply during growth phases and reducing it when temperatures drop. 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They are rich in nectar and pollinated by nectarivorous birds. Plants grown from seed can begin to flower in approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthias \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, with a high content of potassium and bioavailable calcium. 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True hardiness depends on the duration of cold, substrate moisture, and the plant's acclimation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt requires very intense lighting during growth, with direct sun or very bright partial shade and a target of over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 mol of PAR photons\/m²\/day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. High radiation helps maintain compact growth and proper leaf formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers generally appear in groups of three and measure approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.8–2.5 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eviolet-pink to rose-purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In the Southern Hemisphere, they are observed mainly between May and July, so in Spain, this corresponds approximately to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovember–January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It grows primarily during the cool, wet season and enters dormancy during the dry period. During active growth, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry completely before the next watering. In summer, water supply should be drastically reduced, especially at high temperatures, respecting the dormancy period and maintaining excellent ventilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and potassium is recommended, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, applied during watering and avoiding excessive nitrogen input.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable Xerophytic plant cultivated in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 × 7 cm gourmet black pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49748257800527,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/62DF775A-7329-4067-B16D-05060DAAFFF7.jpg?v=1727341512"},{"product_id":"dracophilus-delaetianum","title":"Dracophilus delaetianus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eNative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSouth Africa and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ebelongs to the family \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e. It has\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e good heat tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, needs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003edirect sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e and tolerates temperatures down to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e -7°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e. It blooms between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eJanuary and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFebruary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e. Watering is recommended between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMarch-June and October-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e. 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It has a thickened root and develops \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheterophyllous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leaves: the long leaves are fleshy, angular, keeled, grayish-green with reddish hues and a pointed apex, while the leaves from the dormant period are much shorter. The latter persist as dry, papery, reddish-brown sheaths that protect the new pair of leaves during the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndemic to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamaqualand, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially in the surroundings of Springbok. It lives on quartz surfaces and plains, within desert and dry scrub environments. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9a–11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−7 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when kept dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth, it needs plenty of light, ranging from direct sun to very bright partial shade, seeking a high availability of PAR radiation, greater than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 mol\/m²\/day DLI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. During the summer, while dormant, it is advisable to protect it from the most intense sun and excessive heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces large yellow flowers, resembling daisies, which can reach about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, standing out considerably against the small size of the plant. 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Soft early morning sun can be beneficial after gradual acclimatization, but intense sunlight can burn the leaves and discolor its bands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunistic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It grows when it has adequate heat, light, and ambient humidity. It is recommended to keep the substrate slightly moist, without waterlogging, and allow the surface to dry partially between waterings. It should not be subjected to prolonged droughts like those tolerated by cacti and other xerophytic succulents. It appreciates moderate to high ambient humidity and good ventilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are small and appear in the center of the rosette, generally hidden among the leaves. As with other bromeliads, the flowering rosette may gradually lose vigor while developing basal offsets that perpetuate the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth, a balanced fertilizer for bromeliads or houseplants is recommended, at a moderate dose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents would not be the specific reference formulation for this species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as its cultivation needs differ from those of xerophytes adapted to prolonged droughts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGourmet black 9x9 cm pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a unique ornamental plant grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with an airy substrate that promotes root development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019568107855,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-1170.heic?v=1734515808"},{"product_id":"ceropegia-woodii-f-variegata","title":"Ceropegia woodii f. variegata","description":"\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54678462234959,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-3251.heic?v=1742219224"},{"product_id":"gymnocalycium-spine-less-cristata","title":"Gymnocalycium 'Spineless' f. cristata | Jade Waves","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary horticultural form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espineless Gymnocalycium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining two uncommon characteristics: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einermis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition, with absent or extremely reduced spines, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecristation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an alteration of meristematic growth where the stem ceases to grow from a single point and expands laterally, forming a crest. The result is an undulating, folded, and deeply sculptural structure resembling a living fan. The smooth, shiny green epidermis is fully exposed, allowing the folds, grooves, and tubercles to be appreciated. Each specimen develops a unique architecture and may become progressively wider and more complex with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parent species of this commercial selection is not known with certainty. The name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Spineless’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is used for various spineless Gymnocalycium, and some plants are specifically marketed as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG. mihanovichii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Inermis’ f. cristata. Therefore, when there is no clonal traceability, it is more rigorous to maintain the horticultural name without attributing a definitive specific identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily Cactaceae · Subfamily Cactoideae · Tribe Cereeae \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature · USDA Zone 9b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for short periods and with the substrate completely dry. As the genetic origin of this selection is not known with certainty, cautious frost protection is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended, with PAR radiation exceeding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Exposure should be increased gradually. Specimens kept in low light may lose the compactness of the crest, while excessive sun exposure can cause burns on the exposed epidermis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During active growth, it is recommended to water deeply and allow the substrate to dry out completely before the next watering. In autumn, waterings are progressively reduced, and it is kept dry during the winter. The crested structure requires special attention to drainage, as its numerous folds can retain moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can produce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite, pink, or pinkish-violet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flowers, generally in spring and early summer. The flowers emerge from different points along the crest and stand out particularly well against the spineless epidermis. Cristation does not guarantee a specific flowering, and a sufficiently reliable age for the first bloom has not been established for this specific selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cactaceae NPK (Ca-Mg) 4-4-7 (4-4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended once a month along with watering. Assimilable calcium promotes the formation of firm tissues and the maintenance of turgidity, while magnesium participates in chlorophyll synthesis. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪴 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9x9 cm gourmet black pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophytic plant cultivated in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55428573364559,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-6165.heic?v=1751028042"},{"product_id":"agave-x-leopoldii","title":"Agave x leopoldii | Leopold's Agave","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA slow-growing, compact, and highly ornamental hybrid Agave that forms dense rosettes approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–50 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The leaves are narrow, rigid, and lanceolate, ranging from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark green to grayish-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a short terminal spine and numerous white filaments that peel from the margins and curl over the leaves, creating the characteristic appearance of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecascading waterfall of threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It produces abundant offsets and can form small colonies. 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It is currently cultivated as an ornamental plant and is recognized by Kew as an accepted hybrid, with parents native to Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily Asparagaceae · Subfamily Agavoideae · Tribe Agaveae   Nothospecies Agave ×leopoldii W.Watson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature · USDA Zone 9a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−7 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for short periods and with the substrate completely dry. Its hardiness is less documented than that of its parents, so it is prudent to protect it from intense or prolonged frosts and, above all, from cold dampness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplenty of light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from mild direct sun to bright partial shade. Intense lighting encourages compact growth and makes the white filaments particularly visible. In very hot summers, it may appreciate some protection during the central hours of the day. A PAR radiation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ (DLI)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMainly spring-summer growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the active period, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry out completely before the next watering. In autumn, inputs are gradually reduced until it is kept practically dry during the winter. 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Routine addition of a specific flowering fertilizer is not recommended for agaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪴 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13x13 cm gourmet black pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot, with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56770495054159,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-0917.heic?v=1767799399"},{"product_id":"avonia-quinaria-var-quinaria-flor-rosa","title":"Avonia quinaria var. quinaria | Avonia with crimson flowers","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Small, very slowly growing \u003cstrong\u003ecaudiciform\u003c\/strong\u003e succulent, whose main attraction is the combination of a thickened underground caudex and tiny branches covered in silvery papery scales. 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The species was originally described as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnacampseros quinaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and transferred to the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Gordon Douglas Rowley in 1994. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is native to the arid regions of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBushmanland and Namaqualand in the Northern Cape of South Africa, and southeastern Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It grows on plains and gentle slopes over quartzite, quartz, and reddish sands, exposed to intense sunlight and seasonal rainfall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA 9b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates brief periods of mild cold if the substrate remains dry, but it is recommended to protect it from frost in cultivation. The caudex and roots are especially sensitive to excess moisture when temperatures drop. To keep it in good condition, it should spend the winter in a bright, airy, and sheltered location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright light–gradual exposure to direct sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In its natural habitat, it grows in open, very bright areas. Abundant light promotes compact growth and allows the contrast between the silvery scales and the flowers to be appreciated. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 20–30 mol\/m²\/day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, with gradual acclimatization to direct sunlight and protection from extreme overheating of the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When grown in the Northern Hemisphere, watering should be concentrated during the warmer months when the plant is vegetatively active, and gradually reduced as the weather cools. During active growth, water thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. In winter, it should be kept almost completely dry, especially at low temperatures. It is important not to mistake the seasonal loss of stems for the death of the plant: the caudex can remain alive under the substrate while the aerial part dies back or disappears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces solitary, terminal flowers that are relatively large compared to the plant's small size. In this subspecies, they display shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep pink, carmine, magenta, or purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2–1.5 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They open for a few hours in favorable conditions and contrast sharply with the branches covered in silvery scales. Flowering occurs mainly during the warm phase of the cycle, although it may vary depending on the origin of the specimen and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, with particular attention to the supply of bioavailable potassium and calcium. Apply with watering, following the recommended dosage and reducing or suspending fertilization during winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGourmet black 9x9 cm pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with substrate enriched with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56905022832975,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-1402.heic?v=1769431790"},{"product_id":"avonia-quinaria-alstonii-flor-blanca","title":"Avonia quinaria var. alstonii | Avonia porcelain flower","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   Small, very slowly growing \u003cstrong\u003ecaudiciform\u003c\/strong\u003e succulent, especially prized for its swollen, underground, \u003cstrong\u003enapiform\u003c\/strong\u003e caudex, from which numerous short, slender branches emerge. These are covered with membranous, triangular, overlapping stipules in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilvery-white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which almost completely conceal the tiny leaves. The overall appearance is reminiscent of a small shrub covered in shiny paper scales. The caudex can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–8 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in mature specimens, although it takes many years to develop. The branches usually measure between 2 and 3 cm in length and grow in clusters around the top of the caudex. Its main difference from the typical form is its generally larger white or very pale pink flowers, which are particularly striking in proportion to the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnacampserotaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, order Caryophyllales, genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvonia quinaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subsp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealstonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was published by Gordon Douglas Rowley in 1994. Kew currently accepts the combination \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnacampseros quinaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subsp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealstonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvonia quinaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e var. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealstonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continues to be used in horticulture. It is native to southwestern \u003cstrong\u003eNamibia\u003c\/strong\u003e and arid areas of \u003cstrong\u003eNamaqualand\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. It grows in localized colonies on rocky surfaces, in crevices, and on quartz-rich soils, where the silvery scales reflect some of the sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA 10a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates low temperatures only for short periods and when the growing medium is dry. It should be protected from frost, and cold conditions combined with wet roots should be avoided. Due to its slow growth and underground caudex, it is best grown in a bright, sheltered location during winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright light–soft sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It needs abundant light to maintain compact growth and highlight the silvery-white colour of the stipules. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI of 20–30 mol\/m²\/day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, with gradual acclimatisation to direct sunlight. In very intense summer heat, the pot should be kept from overheating, and the plant should be protected during the hottest hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the active growing season, mainly in the warmer months, water moderately and allow the growing medium to dry out completely before watering again. Water should be reduced as temperatures drop, keeping the plant almost entirely dry during dormancy. 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Flowering occurs in \u003cstrong\u003espring and early summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, mainly between September and November in the Southern Hemisphere, roughly equivalent to \u003cstrong\u003eMarch–May in Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is a geophyte with primarily autumn-winter and spring growth. After the first rains, it begins to develop leaves and remains active until flowering. During growth, provide abundant watering, allowing the substrate to dry out completely before the next application. With the arrival of heat, it enters dormancy and the leaves retract: during this period, watering should be drastically reduced, and it may be kept practically dry. 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It forms small rosettes atop a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethick, truncated root tuber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which can reach up to about 20 cm in length. Each branch presents 2 or 3 pairs of leaves. The leaves are erect, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espatulate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, fleshy, approximately 3 cm long and up to 1.7 cm wide, with a thickened, triangular apex. The surface features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprominent warts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a coloration that can acquire brownish-gray tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat and family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is a species \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eendemic to South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a known distribution in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaingsburg region, Western Cape province\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially in the vicinity of Matjiesfontein. It inhabits gray, flat, and stony areas located at the edge of the winter rainfall region, between approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700 and 1000 m altitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA ZONE 8b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−9 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when completely dry and well-acclimated. Due to its tuberous root, the combination of low temperatures and moist substrate should be especially avoided during cold spells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It needs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplenty of light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to maintain compact growth and encourage flowering. During the cool season, it can receive direct sun, provided temperatures are moderate. In summer, when the temperature rises and it enters dormancy, it is advisable to protect it from the most intense solar radiation. As a cultivation reference, it is recommended to maintain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAR radiation greater than 20 moles of photons per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the active period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–3 flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e above the rosette. The petals are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, without the reddish bands characteristic of other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAloinopsis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species. 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