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It has about 16 straight, thin, and very sharp ribs, between which small laminar tubercles form, giving the surface a characteristic serrated appearance. The areoles are partially sunken between these ridges. It develops 3–4 rigid, straight central spines up to 3 cm long, light yellow with a dark brown base, accompanied by 2–3 similar but slightly smaller radial ones.\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\u003eIt is distributed throughout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil, and northern Uruguay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, mainly in the \u003cstrong\u003ePampa\u003c\/strong\u003e biome. 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For safe cultivation during winter, it is advisable to keep it dry and protected from the combination of cold and persistent humidity. Some cultivation references place its resistance at around −2 ºC.\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 intense lighting, although in very hot climates it may appreciate light protection during the hours of peak radiation. 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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\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot with substrate activated by mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGourmet xerophyte in a 10x10 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 specimen sent may vary slightly from the product image. The plant measurements are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly because it is a living being! 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It reaches approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 cm in height and up to 17 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a dark green, glossy epidermis. It has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–16 wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rounded, and strongly tuberculate ribs, whose protrusions project laterally with the appearance of small chins. The areoles, initially covered with white wool, later become bare. The spines are generally thin, flexible, and \u003cstrong\u003eappressed\u003c\/strong\u003e to the body: about 6 radial ones, whitish or grayish, up to 3 cm long, often with one pointing downward. 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During winter, it is recommended to keep it dry and avoid the combination of low temperatures and persistent 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 intense lighting to maintain its compact habit and promote abundant flowering. It can be grown in full sun after progressive acclimatization, although in very hot climates it may appreciate light protection during the central hours of the day. As a guideline during active growth, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\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\u003eWinter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the cold months, watering is significantly reduced and the substrate is kept dry. From spring until the end of summer, it can be watered abundantly, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. It is slightly more water-demanding during the active period than many cacti, but drainage must be excellent to avoid root problems.\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\u003eThis is one of its most spectacular features. It produces apical flowers about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bright and silky, in shades ranging from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered wine and magenta to intense violet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The flowers appear forming a striking ring around the apex and contrast sharply with the dark green epidermis. The stigma is reddish and the stamens provide a golden center. In cultivation, it can begin to bloom relatively young.\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 levels of nitrogen is recommended, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cactáceas\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® Floración\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 and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eS -\u0026gt; 9cm x 9cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM-\u0026gt; 14cm x 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-\u0026gt;16cm x 16 cm\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 plant measurements are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly because, after all, it is a living being! 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The apex often appears slightly tilted.\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 southern \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, mainly Rio Grande do Sul, where it grows at approximately 300 to 1,300 m, on outcrops and rock faces, crevices, and mountain grasslands. It belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family, \u003cstrong\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/strong\u003e subfamily, and \u003cstrong\u003eNotocacteae\u003c\/strong\u003e tribe. The species has a restricted distribution area and is considered Endangered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 of down to \u003cstrong\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e if kept dry and well-acclimated. In winter, it should be kept dry and protected from persistent humidity.\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\u003eRequires very intense lighting and can receive direct sun once acclimated. 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In its habitat, it flowers mainly between September and February.\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 fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and low levels of nitrogen is recommended, such as \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cactáceas\u003c\/strong\u003e, applied once a month when watering. 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The plant's measurements are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly, because, it is a living being! 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It develops 8–13 thin, yellowish radial spines, and 2–4 more robust central spines, yellow to reddish-brown in color, generally pointing upwards and downwards.\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\u003eIt is distributed throughout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUruguay, southern Brazil, and northern and central Argentina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from low-altitude areas up to approximately 1,500 m. It inhabits rocky outcrops, grasslands, and pampas, growing among stones and herbaceous vegetation. 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In winter, it must be protected especially from persistent 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 and several hours of direct sun, with progressive adaptation. 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They are large for the size of the plant, approximately 4–5 cm in length and up to 5–8 cm in diameter depending on the population, with intensely yellow petals and, on the outer pieces, a characteristic reddish line on the midrib. The stigma is purple.\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 levels of nitrogen is recommended, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cactáceas\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® Floración\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 and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\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;\"\u003eThe sizes of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS -\u0026gt; 9cm x 9cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM-\u0026gt; 14cm x 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-\u0026gt;16cm x 16 cm\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 specimen sent 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 reaches approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 cm in height and up to 17 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a dark green, glossy epidermis. It has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–16 broad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rounded, and strongly tuberculated ribs, whose ridges project laterally with the appearance of small chins. The areoles, initially covered in white wool, later become bare. It lacks spines.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRio Grande do Sul, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially in the Caçapava do Sul and Guaritas region. It grows on flat rocky terrain and outcrops within open landscapes of the Pampas region. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subfamily, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocacteae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tribe.\u003c\/span\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\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in dry conditions and with well-acclimated specimens. During winter, it is recommended to keep it dry and avoid the combination of low temperatures and persistent 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 intense lighting to maintain its compact habit and encourage abundant flowering. It can be grown in full sun after progressive acclimation, although in very hot climates it may appreciate light protection during the central hours of the day. As a general guideline during active growth, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\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\u003eWinter rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the cold months, watering is significantly reduced and the substrate is kept dry. From spring until the end of summer, it can be watered abundantly, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. It is somewhat more demanding of water during the active period than many other cacti, but drainage must be excellent to avoid root problems.\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\u003eThis is one of its most spectacular features. It produces apical flowers about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bright and silky, in shades ranging from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewine red and magenta to intense violet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The flowers appear forming a striking ring around the apex and contrast sharply with the dark green epidermis. The stigma is reddish and the stamens provide a golden center. In cultivation, it can begin to flower when relatively young.\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 high assimilable calcium content and low nitrogen levels, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cactáceas\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® Floración\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 high-tech square pot, with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\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 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 plant's measurements are specified in the photo description, but these may also vary slightly because it is a living being! 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It features 12–19 well-defined, relatively high ribs with woolly areoles. It develops 1–6 needle-like central spines that are straight, curved, or twisted, up to about 3 cm long, ranging in color from yellow to reddish-brown. The radial spines are more numerous and finer, generally light in color, creating a delicate contrast with the body.\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\u003eNative to southern Brazil, in the state of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRio Grande do Sul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially in the surroundings of the Serra Geral, where it grows on rocky outcrops within the landscape of subtropical fields and prairies. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subfamily, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocacteae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tribe.\u003c\/span\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\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when kept dry and with well-acclimated specimens. Winter should be especially bright with the substrate completely 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\u003eRequires very intense light and several hours of direct sun, with progressive adaptation. 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They are diurnal flowers and have a striking appearance relative to the size of the body.\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\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737659031708,"sku":"0182","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/Notocactus-horstii-3-e1601969803573.jpg?v=1775468388"},{"product_id":"acanthocephala-haselbergii","title":"Acanthocephala haselbergii (ex. 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The body is almost completely hidden by an extraordinary cover of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine, soft, and densely arranged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e silvery-white spines, which take on yellowish hues with age. The apex is usually slightly tilted, an adaptation that prevents water accumulation at the growth point.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouthern Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, mainly Rio Grande do Sul, where it grows on rocky outcrops, cliffs, and open fields at approximately 200 to 1500 m. 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Wet cold should be avoided, especially in 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\u003cspan\u003eNeeds plenty of light to develop its characteristic silvery spine cover and promote flowering. Direct sun or very intense light is recommended, with progressive acclimation, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during active growth.\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 rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the winter, watering is significantly reduced, keeping the substrate almost dry and avoiding leaving it cold and wet. In spring and summer, it tolerates more generous watering than many xerophytic cacti, always allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings.\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\u003eThe flowers appear on the crown, are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense orange to brick red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and reach about 2 cm in diameter. Each flower can remain open for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 to 3 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It flowers for the first time when it reaches approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, usually around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–5 years from seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Flowering begins in late winter and continues throughout the spring, potentially lasting up to about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with successive blooms. It is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eself-compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so an isolated specimen can produce seeds, although in nature it depends on pollinators.\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 levels of nitrogen, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cactáceas\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® Floración\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 technical square pot with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.\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;\"\u003eThe sizes of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS -\u0026gt; 9cm x 9cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM-\u0026gt; 14cm x 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-\u0026gt;16cm x 16 cm\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 plant's measurements are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly, because, it is a living being! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Acanthocephala-haselbergii-e1611315006330_1024x1024.png?v=1636968844\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":42437597855963,"sku":"1068","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":42437597888731,"sku":"1067","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":54597951848783,"sku":"1068","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/04AE0735-B18F-4CA4-98B2-7159471E9F23.jpg?v=1708167433"},{"product_id":"eriocephala-magnifica-s","title":"Eriocephala magnifica (ex. 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Each areole develops numerous fine, flexible, bristle-like spines, golden yellow in color, up to about 2 cm long, which may darken with age.\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 state of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRio Grande do Sul, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it grows on nearly vertical basaltic rock walls of the Serra Geral formation, at altitudes between about 300 and 800 m, surrounded by humid subtropical vegetation. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subfamily, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocacteae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tribe. Its natural distribution is highly fragmented, and known populations occupy hard-to-reach habitats.\u003c\/span\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 in dry conditions and with well-acclimatized specimens. During winter, it is preferable to keep it protected from persistent humidity and prolonged frost.\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 intense light and can be grown in full sun once acclimatized. As a general guide during active growth, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended. Good ventilation promotes compact growth and the formation of dense, golden spines.\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 rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the cold months, watering is progressively reduced and the substrate is kept practically dry, especially at low temperatures. In spring and summer, watering is resumed abundantly, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings. Although it comes from a humid subtropical environment, in cultivation, it needs a highly draining substrate to prevent water from remaining 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\u003eThe flowers appear in the apical area and are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esulfur-yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, about 4.5–5.5 cm in both length and diameter. The perianth rises above a short tube covered with white wool and brown bristles. After flowering, it develops small, pinkish, globose fruits, up to approximately 1 cm in diameter.\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 during 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 high-tech square pot, with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\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;\"\u003eThe sizes of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS -\u0026gt; 9cm x 9cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM-\u0026gt; 14cm x 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-\u0026gt;16cm x 16 cm\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 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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Intense green in color, it can reach about 20 cm in height and 11–12 cm in diameter. It has about 22 ribs, with small tubercles or protrusions between the areoles. The areoles, initially white and woolly, become grayish with age. It develops about 34 fine, straight, whitish radial spines, while the 4 central spines are arranged in a cross, are rigid, and are reddish-brown to orange, with darker bases.\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\u003eNative to \u003cstrong\u003eUruguay\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially around Garzón, in the department of Maldonado, where it grows in sandy grasslands and stony terrain. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, subfamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, tribe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocacteae\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\u003eTemperature · USDA Zone 9b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures of up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when dry and well-acclimatized, although during winter, the combination of cold and damp substrate should be especially avoided.\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 intense light, with progressively adapted direct sunlight. 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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, up to about 5 cm in diameter and 4.5 cm in length, intense lemon yellow with a characteristic dark red stigma. They appear around the apex, forming a crown, and usually develop during the spring.\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 high content of assimilable calcium and low nitrogen levels, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cactáceas\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® Floración\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 and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi\u003c\/span\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;\"\u003eThe sizes of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS -\u0026gt; 9cm x 9cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM-\u0026gt; 14cm x 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-\u0026gt;16cm x 16 cm\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 specimen sent 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! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/PLANTILLA_SUDAMERICA_8_1024x1024.png?v=1649755532\" style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":42169572458715,"sku":"0178","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":42169572491483,"sku":"2571","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Great specimen, 20 years old","offer_id":58890460266831,"sku":"0178","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/2D055CE3-50D0-4C3C-A7B8-12D44920006B.jpg?v=1716818095"},{"product_id":"notocactus-vanvieretii-l","title":"Notocactus vanvlietii | Ruby Shadow","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocactus vanvlietii Rausch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Solitary cactus with a globose to obconical body that can elongate with age to take on a columnar habit. It reaches approximately 10 cm in height and 6 cm in diameter. It presents up to 30 vertical ribs, divided into small prominent tubercles, with woolly areoles when young. It develops up to 15 fine, interlaced, and appressed radial spines, and 1–4 central ones that are soft and slightly curved. Their coloration varies from chestnut red to very dark brown or almost black, creating a particularly attractive contrast against the deep green body.\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\u003eNative to Uruguay, especially the departments of Rivera and Tacuarembó, in rocky environments where it grows among lichens, mosses, ferns, and grasses, occupying crevices with accumulations of mineral and organic matter. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subfamily, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocacteae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tribe.\u003c\/span\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\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures of down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−5 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when dry, in well-acclimated specimens protected from winter 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 very intense lighting and several hours of direct sun. 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In winter, it should be kept practically 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 yellow flowers, up to about 5–5.5 cm in diameter, with lanceolate petals in lemon yellow tones and delicate pink shades at the edges. The throat can take on an intense orange hue; the style is yellow and the stigma red. The flowers appear in a crown around the apex.\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 during 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 high-tech square pot with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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 may also vary slightly because, it is a living being! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/PLANTILLA_SUDAMERICA_7_05000a17-179c-49dc-a854-f06aa14e13d7_1024x1024.png?v=1649755426\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169613910235,"sku":"3177","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/1639134485511.jpg?v=1639134504"},{"product_id":"notocactus-uebelmaniannus-var-flaviflorus","title":"Notocactus uebelmannianus f. flaviflorus | Brazilian sun crown","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   \u003cstrong\u003eCrowned by the sun...\u003c\/strong\u003e Solitary cactus, rarely branching from the base, with a globose and depressed body that may become somewhat more cylindrical with age. It reaches approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 cm in height and up to 17 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a dark green, glossy epidermis. It features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–16 broad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rounded, and strongly tuberculate ribs, whose protrusions project laterally with the appearance of small chins. The areoles, initially covered in white wool, later become bare. The spines are generally thin, flexible, and appressed to the body: about 6 radial ones, whitish or grayish, up to 3 cm long, frequently with one directed downward. The central spine is usually absent or not clearly differentiated.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRio Grande do Sul, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially in the Caçapava do Sul and Guaritas region. It grows on flat rocky terrain and outcrops within the open landscapes of the Pampas region. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subfamily, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocacteae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tribe.\u003c\/span\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\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures of up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under dry conditions and with well-acclimated specimens. During winter, it is recommended to keep it dry and avoid the combination of low temperatures and persistent 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 intense lighting to maintain its compact habit and encourage abundant flowering. It can be grown in full sun after progressive acclimation, although in very hot climates, it may appreciate light protection during midday hours. As a guideline during active growth, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\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\u003eWinter rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the cold months, watering is significantly reduced, and the substrate is kept dry. From spring until the end of summer, it can be watered abundantly, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. It is somewhat more demanding of water during the active period than many cacti, but drainage must be excellent to avoid root problems.\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\u003eThis is one of its most spectacular features. It produces apical flowers about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, shiny and silky, in cream-yellow tones. The flowers appear forming a striking ring around the apex and contrast sharply with the dark green epidermis. The stigma is reddish and the stamens provide a golden center. In cultivation, it can begin to flower when relatively young.\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 high assimilable calcium content 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. 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 high-tech square pot with 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 10x10 cm and 11.5x11.5 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 these may also vary slightly because, after all, it is a living being! 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It develops an extraordinary crown of up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 radial spines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that are fine, flexible, and bristly, measuring up to 2 cm and generally golden yellow or pale yellow; the 5–6 central spines are sturdier. Some forms have almost white spines or very light-colored bristles.\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\u003eNative to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouthern Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, mainly Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. It grows as a lithophyte in fields and rocky cliffs of the Araucária Plateau in subtropical climates. 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The name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthocephala graessneri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was used by Joël Lodé; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParodia graessneri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocactus graessneri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are widely used synonymous names.\u003c\/span\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 of up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−5 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when dry and when specimens are well acclimatized. Although it comes from a humid region, it must be protected from the combination of cold and excess water 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\u003cspan\u003eRequires plenty of light to maintain dense, compact spines. 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In spring and summer, it can be watered more frequently than many xerophytic cacti, always allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings.\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\u003eThe flowers are small, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in size, ranging from yellowish-green to emerald green, and appear around the crown. 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It is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eself-fertile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so a single specimen can produce seeds.\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 high in assimilable calcium and low in nitrogen 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. 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The photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but these may also vary slightly because it is a living thing! 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It has numerous well-defined ribs, divided into small tubercles, with woolly areoles. The radial spines are long, thin, and straight, ranging from white to very light brown, while the central ones are more robust and can acquire brownish tones. The whole plant has a light, feathery appearance, which is especially characteristic when the spines are fully developed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 province of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalta, Argentina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially the ravines and rocky slopes around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCafayate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, at altitudes between approximately 2,100 and 2,400 m. It lives in arid mountain environments, on stony ground and slopes with xerophytic vegetation. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subfamily, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocacteae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tribe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 of down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when dry and well-acclimated. Its high-altitude origin allows it to withstand significant temperature drops, but the substrate must remain completely dry during cold periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires very intense lighting and several hours of direct sun, with progressive adaptation. As a general guideline during active growth, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During spring and summer, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. In winter, it should be kept practically dry and with good ventilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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, funnel-shaped flowers about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with shades ranging from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense orange to vermilion red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They appear near the apex during the warm season and stand out strongly against the crown of light-colored spines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 during 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot, with the substrate activated by mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe sizes of our \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebasic collection \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003exerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS -\u0026gt; 9cm x 9cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM-\u0026gt; 14cm x 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-\u0026gt;16cm x 16 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 measurements of the plant 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\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/PLANTILLA_SUDAMERICA_9_a24b190d-2d80-4e38-b3aa-f17a939aecef_1024x1024.png?v=1649755903\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":42851869229275,"sku":"1103","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":42851869262043,"sku":"1102","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/image_13afe0a4-f7c5-4aab-b6cb-88b236c80855.jpg?v=1684329702"},{"product_id":"notocactus-parodia-herteri-subesp-roseoluteus-m","title":"Notocactus herteri subsp. roseoluteus | Fire rose cactus","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e    Solitary cactus with a globose and somewhat depressed body, which may become slightly cylindrical with age. It reaches approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–18 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with bright green to coppery green epidermis. It has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–20 vertical, pronounced, and somewhat tuberculate ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with woolly areoles. The spines are fine and flexible, whitish with reddish-brown tips, accompanied by sturdier central spines, reddish or brown, up to about 2.5 cm. The depressed apex is covered with white wool.\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\u003eIt is found mainly in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUruguay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with related populations in southern Brazil, in open environments in the Pampas region and on well-drained soils or rocky outcrops. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subfamily, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocacteae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tribe. It is a taxon with a relatively restricted distribution and morphology intermediate between the pink- and yellow-flowered forms of the complex to which it belongs.\u003c\/span\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\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures of up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in dry conditions and with well-acclimatized specimens. During winter, it is recommended to keep it dry, as the combination of low temperatures and humidity can cause root damage.\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 intense light, with several hours of direct sunlight once acclimatized. As a target during active growth, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended. Good lighting promotes a compact body and enhances the contrast between the green epidermis and the reddish spines.\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 cold months, watering is reduced and the substrate is kept dry or almost dry. It is preferable that the dormancy period is relatively short: as temperatures rise, watering is gradually resumed. During active growth, it can be watered abundantly, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. It is not advisable to prolong dryness excessively because its roots may suffer.\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 is one of its most spectacular features. It produces large apical flowers, up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with shiny petals in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epink, salmon pink, or purplish pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which transition to an intense \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In the center, the yellow stamens and pink stigma stand out. 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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\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\u003cem\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 these may also vary slightly because it is a living being! 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It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subfamily, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocacteae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tribe. Populations show notable variability in the number, color, and arrangement of the spines.\u003c\/span\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\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in dry conditions and with well-acclimated specimens. During winter, it is recommended to keep it dry and protected from the combination of low temperatures and persistent 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 intense lighting to maintain compact growth and develop its characteristic silvery spine covering. It can be grown in full sun after progressive acclimation. 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During winter, it is advisable to protect it from the combination of cold, persistent humidity, and poor ventilation.\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 very intense lighting and can be grown in full sun after progressive acclimation. As a guideline during active growth, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended. High light availability promotes compact growth and denser, more golden spination.\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 rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the cold months, watering is progressively reduced and the substrate is kept practically dry. In spring and summer, watering is resumed abundantly, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. 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It must be kept dry during winter, specifically avoiding the combination of low temperatures and persistent 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 intense light to maintain a compact body and to develop the characteristic dark coloration of its spines. Direct sun is recommended after progressive acclimatization. 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Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Floración\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS -\u0026gt; 9cm x 9cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 plant's measurements are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly, because it is a living being! 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The plant's measurements are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly, because it is a living being! Each of the Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54986802889039,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/FullSizeRender_8286b294-0bbe-4915-9150-eb05c1988bb8.jpg?v=1745587065"},{"product_id":"wigginsia-sellowii","title":"Wigginsia sellowii","description":"\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55062787227983,"sku":null,"price":67.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/FullSizeRender_987b1dd1-4d8c-4152-9da7-0ec03bda4107.jpg?v=1748348020"},{"product_id":"parodia-ayopayana-var-comosa","title":"Parodia ayopayana var. comosa | La Paz plume cactus","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParodia ayopayana var. comosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eA Bolivian... \u003c\/strong\u003eA solitary cactus, although it can form small clusters, with a globose to depressed body, green in color, which can reach about 12 cm in height and about 8 cm in diameter. The form historically called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands out for its relatively flattened body and finer spination than that observed in other populations attributed to the same complex. The areoles are woolly and produce approximately 8–10 radial spines per areole, generally accompanied by 1–2 central spines. With age, the spines can lighten considerably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eNative to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolivia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, mainly from the valleys and rocky gorges of the La Paz and Cochabamba departments. The material historically referred to as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was collected in the La Paz River gorge, in the border zone between the Loayza and Sud Yungas provinces, in dry and stony mountainous environments. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, subfamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, tribe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocacteae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 of down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when kept dry and properly acclimatized. During winter, it must be kept completely dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeeds very intense lighting and several hours of direct sun, with progressive adaptation. As a guideline during active growth, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During spring and summer, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry out completely before the next watering. In winter, it should be kept practically dry and with good ventilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces flowers in shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow to orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which appear clustered around the apical area. In the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. ayopayana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complex, the flowers are relatively small for the genus and may open less fully, forming a striking floral crown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 high content of assimilable calcium and low nitrogen levels, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cactáceas\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® Floración\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technical square pot with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe sizes of our \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebasic collection \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003exerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS -\u0026gt; 9cm x 9cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 plant's measurements are specified in the photo description, but these may also vary slightly because it is a living being! 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It can reach about 15–20 cm in diameter. The apex, which is depressed, is densely covered with whitish or grayish wool. It features 16–18 ribs, occasionally up to 22, well-defined with small tubercles. The areoles are large, woolly, and slightly sunken. It develops 4–10 yellowish radial spines, robust and curved downward, about 2 cm long, and no central spine or one that is poorly differentiated.\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\u003eIt is distributed throughout southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina, from areas near sea level up to about 420 m. It inhabits rocky outcrops in grasslands and pampas, where it can be partially protected among rocks and herbaceous vegetation. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subfamily, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocacteae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tribe.\u003c\/span\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\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures of down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when kept dry and well-acclimated. During winter, it must be kept completely 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 requires very intense lighting and several hours of direct sun, with progressive adaptation. As a guideline during active growth, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\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\u003eWinter rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During spring and summer, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. In winter, it should be kept practically 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 numerous bright \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elemon-yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flowers, about 4–5 cm in diameter, which appear grouped around the woolly apex that acts as a \u003cstrong\u003epseudocephalium\u003c\/strong\u003e, appearing when the cactus reaches maturity. The contrast with the carmine-red stigma lobes is particularly striking. After flowering, it develops fleshy reddish to purple fruits.\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 during 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 and with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S 9x9 cm pot","offer_id":57643145331023,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL Elite Pot 20x20 cm","offer_id":57643145363791,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M pot 13x13 cm","offer_id":59360097730895,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/FullSizeRender_987b1dd1-4d8c-4152-9da7-0ec03bda4107.jpg?v=1748348020"},{"product_id":"parodia-microsperma-var-mutabilis","title":"Parodia microsperma var. mutabilis | Golden Crown Parodia","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParodia microsperma var. mutabilis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e    Generally a solitary cactus, although it can form small clusters. The body is globose and depressed in young specimens, potentially becoming more cylindrical with age; it has a light green to bluish-green color and reaches approximately 5–10 cm in height and up to 10 cm in diameter. It develops 13–21 ribs arranged in a spiral and divided into small conical tubercles. The areoles are initially covered by a yellowish-white tomentum. It presents numerous fine, whitish radial spines, and 3–4 short, robust, generally yellow central spines, with one lower, longer, hooked spine standing out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eNative to the province of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalta, Argentina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it is found at altitudes of approximately 1,600 to 2,500 m. It grows in rocky terrain and arid mountain environments, associated with xerophilic vegetation. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subfamily, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotocacteae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tribe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 if kept dry and well-acclimated. During winter, it must be kept completely dry and protected from persistent humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires very intense lighting and several hours of direct sun, with progressive adaptation. As a guideline during active growth, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 spring and summer, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. In winter, it should be kept practically dry and with good ventilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces flowers that are large relative to the body size, approximately 4–5 cm in diameter, of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright yellow color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which appear simultaneously to form a small crown around the apex. The contrast between the golden flowers and the yellow spines is one of the most characteristic traits of this form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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. 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot with substrate activated by mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGourmet black pot 7x7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 plant's measurements are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly, because, after all, it is a living being! Each of Desert CITY's plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57860068409679,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-4249.heic?v=1780660650"},{"product_id":"parodia-microsperma-var-sanguiniflora","title":"Parodia microsperma 'Sanguiniflora' | Parodia Fire Blood","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Globose cactus, generally solitary, although it can form small clusters with age. The body, yellowish-green to dark green, can reach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–20 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–21 ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e arranged in a spiral and divided into small tubercles. The areoles feature numerous white, thin, and flexible radial spines, accompanied by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–4 reddish or brownish central spines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, some of which are hooked. The most spectacular characteristic of ‘Sanguiniflora’ is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge, brilliant blood-red flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which contrast intensely with the light-colored spines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eThe name ‘Sanguiniflora’ corresponds to a traditional entity currently included within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParodia microsperma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose natural range extends across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouthern Bolivia and northwestern Argentina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially in Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca, and La Rioja. It inhabits mountain ranges and dry rocky areas, at altitudes of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 to 2,000 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It belongs to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae, Cactoideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParodia sanguiniflora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. microsperma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subsp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003esanguiniflora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are names historically used for this form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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−3 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when kept dry and if the specimens are well-acclimated. During cold spells, the substrate must be kept completely dry; excess winter humidity can cause root loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplenty of light and gentle direct sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with protection from the most intense sun during peak hours if grown in very hot climates. A DLI PAR of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e promotes compact growth and good flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In winter, watering is greatly reduced and kept almost dry, although on exceptionally warm days it may need a small amount of water to avoid excessive root dehydration. In spring and summer, it should be watered abundantly but sparingly, allowing the substrate to dry out completely before the next watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan bloom from 2–3 years from seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under favorable conditions. Flowering occurs mainly from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate spring to summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and it can produce numerous successive flowers. 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Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Floración\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot and with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 8x8cm pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 plant measurements are specified in the photo description, but these may also vary slightly because, after all, it is a living thing! 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