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Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Echinopsis-oxygona-e1611741835890_1024x1024.png?v=1627282296\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":42168935153883,"sku":"0083","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":42168935186651,"sku":"0084","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":42168935219419,"sku":"2541","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/image_f2204b10-baae-4aca-b1c9-4162c4dc7360.heic?v=1683714539"},{"product_id":"echinocactus-ingens","title":"Echinocactus platyacanthus | Giant barrel cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinocactus platyacanthus Link \u0026amp; Otto\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   One of the largest barrel cacti of the Mexican flora: very slow-growing, it can reach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eup to 2–2.5 m in height and about 1–1.5 m in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a longevity exceeding a century. The body transitions from globose to broadly cylindrical, with a grayish-green epidermis and very numerous, deeply marked ribs; adult specimens can exceed 40 ribs. The areoles produce flattened, yellowish, reddish, or brownish spines, with up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 central spines of 5–10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and about 8–10 radial ones of 3–4 cm. The apex, sunken and densely covered by yellowish wool, protects the flower buds.\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\u003eMexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from Nuevo León to Oaxaca, with significant populations in the Chihuahuan Desert and the semiarid valleys of the center and south of the country, including the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley. It lives in xerophilous scrub, especially on stony slopes and limestone substrates, from low areas to locations near \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,100 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae family, Cactoideae subfamily, and Cacteae tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNear Threatened (NT)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by the IUCN and protected in Mexico.\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\u003eIt tolerates 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 with well-acclimated specimens. In pots, it is advisable to be more conservative and especially avoid substrate moisture during frosts.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirect sun and very intense light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to maintain compact growth and properly develop its characteristic woolly crown. 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, with progressive acclimatization for young specimens.\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 Keep dry during the cold months. In spring, resume watering progressively, and during the warm season, it is recommended to water deeply, letting the substrate dry out completely before the next application. In its habitat, reproductive activity coincides with the rise in temperature and the beginning of the rains.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evivid yellow, diurnal, about 5–7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and appear amidst the wool of the apex. The species needs to reach considerable maturity and size to flower. At least 10–15 years. Its phenology is particularly interesting: a field study recorded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree flowering periods in the same season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—late April, early June, and early July—separated by approximately one month. Therefore, it can indeed be considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereflowering within the same season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with three documented pulses. The flowers are protandrous, and medium-sized bees are their main 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 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\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophytic plant grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot, with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM-\u0026gt; 14cm x 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge specimen: 30 cm bowl\u003c\/strong\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, after all, it is a living thing! Each of the Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Great 25 cm specimen","offer_id":40453176000668,"sku":"8332","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":59198329291087,"sku":"8332","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/image_9b6b1e96-402e-4de8-afea-f4166d3eda0c.jpg?v=1686058645"},{"product_id":"aloe-peglerae","title":"Aloe peglerae | Fez Aloe","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcaulescent aloe, usually solitary, although it can form small groups. The rosette reaches about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–40 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and height. Its approximately 30 leaves are lanceolate, fleshy, glaucous, and strongly arched inwards, forming a compact head. They have small spines on the underside and triangular teeth on the margins: whitish on young leaves and reddish or reddish-brown when mature. The plant can acquire pink or reddish tones with drought and high illumination. It is slow-growing.\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsphodelaceae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Endemic to South Africa, restricted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGauteng and North West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, mainly in the Magaliesberg and Witwatersberg ranges, with small peripheral populations. It grows in shallow, rocky, quartz-rich soils, on north-facing slopes or summits, within Gold Reef Mountain Bushveld and Rand Highveld Grassland. It is listed as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritically Endangered (CR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Wild plant collection is illegal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9b–11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Although it can withstand cold spells if kept completely dry, for pot cultivation we recommend keeping it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabove 5 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and, above all, avoiding wet substrate during cold nights.\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\u003eSpecies of very bright environments. Goal during growth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It tolerates full sun after progressive acclimatization, and high illumination favors its bluish, pink, and reddish hues. In Madrid, protect from extreme sun behind glass or during summer afternoons if burns appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter dormancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, coinciding with the dry season of its habitat, although it produces its flowers precisely during winter. Vegetative growth is concentrated mainly during the warmer and wetter months. During the active period: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater abundantly and allow the substrate to dry completely before the next watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In winter, keep it 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 usually produces a single cylindrical, dense inflorescence, about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, exceptionally branched. The buds are dull red and the open flowers acquire greenish cream tones, while the stamens protrude intensely in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a very characteristic tricolor effect. In Madrid, it flowers in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary-February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the growth period, use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthia \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with calcium and potassium. Reduce or suspend fertilization during winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophytic cultivated in Madrid in a technological square pot and with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe sizes of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\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 photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but this can also vary slightly because it is a living being! Each of Desert CITY's plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Aloe-peglerae-e1564036616654_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637954056\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737438044316,"sku":"0828","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-4006.heic?v=1744640759"},{"product_id":"crassula-perforata","title":"Crassula perforata subsp. perforata f. variegata | Variegated string of jade","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Morphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bushy, highly branched succulent with an initially upright habit that may become \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrailing or hanging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over time, reaching approximately 1 m in mature specimens. The stems are thin, brownish-gray in color, and become woody with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopposite and decussate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, fleshy, flat, and ovate in shape, measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14–33 × 12–20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The base narrows abruptly and the two leaves of each pair are partially fused around the stem, creating the characteristic appearance of a chain of overlapping leaves. They are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrayish-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in color; in this clone, this is complemented by yellow-cream tones resulting from a variegated epidermis. Also notable are the frequently reddish margins and the acute or obtuse apex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 Distribution, habitat and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its natural range extends from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCape provinces to KwaZulu-Natal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in South Africa. It grows in rocky environments, on hillsides, in crevices, and on rock faces within various plant communities in subtropical and semi-arid regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species has a fairly wide distribution and crosses different climatic zones, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea single growth pattern based solely on the longitude or latitude of its distribution should not be applied automatically\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKew currently recognizes two subspecies: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. perforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subsp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. perforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subsp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekougaensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The latter is a much smaller plant specialized for rock faces in the Eastern Cape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates relatively low temperatures when dry and properly acclimated. In cultivation, it is advisable to protect it from prolonged frost and, above all, from the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecold and damp substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate temperatures favor its growth, while both intense heat and cold can temporarily reduce its activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense lighting is recommended, with a target of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood light availability keeps the internodes short, promotes compact growth, and enhances the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereddish coloration of the margins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants grown in low light should be progressively acclimated to high radiation levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Growth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula perforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e exhibits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreater ecological plasticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e than Crassula species restricted to regions with exclusively winter rainfall. Its wide distribution, from the Cape to KwaZulu-Natal, means it is not appropriate to rigidly classify it as exclusively a winter or summer grower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn cultivation, it is recommended to observe the plant's actual activity. During active growth phases, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater abundantly and allow the substrate to dry completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before watering again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring periods of extreme temperatures, especially intense heat, activity may decrease and watering should be spaced out considerably. It is not recommended to keep the substrate slightly damp continuously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers appear in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelongated terminal inflorescences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, up to about 8 cm long, with numerous practically sessile flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are small, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellowish tubular corolla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, oblong petals briefly fused at the base, and brown anthers. Flowering recorded for the subspecies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e extends approximately from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovember to April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the Southern Hemisphere. In Spain, it can occur mainly during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring and summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the date may vary according to the cultivation cycle and environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended. Before the formation of inflorescences, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not fertilize when the plant has clearly stopped growing due to extreme temperatures or during a dormant period.\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 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, after all, it is a living being! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Crassula-perforata_page-0001_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637955005\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":42169841746139,"sku":"0808","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":42169841778907,"sku":"0806","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/1639136117680.jpg?v=1639136234"},{"product_id":"euphorbia-loricata","title":"Euphorbia loricata | Euphorbia loricata","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt looks like a small \u003cstrong\u003eshrub dressed in armor made of tiny spears:\u003c\/strong\u003e its green and bluish branches are covered with long \u003cstrong\u003ethorns\u003c\/strong\u003e that are born from the very history of its flowers. The most fascinating thing is that what appears today to be a fierce defense began as a delicate floral peduncle; when the cyathium disappears, that stem hardens and remains for years, transformed into a thorn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a succulent, glabrous, and highly branched shrub that can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 m in height\u003c\/strong\u003e. The stems are cylindrical, about \u003cstrong\u003e8–15 mm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, and feature numerous tubercles arranged in rows. From these emerge pairs of \u003cstrong\u003estrong thorns, 1.2–5 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e, which correspond to the peduncles of the persistent, and later hardened, inflorescences. The leaves are narrow, lanceolate, glaucous, and deciduous, about \u003cstrong\u003e2.5–7.5 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e; they appear mainly at the ends of the branches during the growing season and then fall off, leaving the plant dominated by its characteristic prickly structures. It produces white latex when injured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a species endemic to \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, distributed from Vredendal and Clanwilliam to Laingsburg, in the Western Cape province. It lives in stony terrain, on sandstone, tillite, shale, and plains with more clayey soil, forming part of \u003cstrong\u003eFynbos and Succulent Karoo\u003c\/strong\u003e environments. It is found from approximately 50 to 1,035 m in altitude. It belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbiaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family and is classified as Least Concern (LC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA Zone 10a–11b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003cstrong\u003e−1 ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e if it remains completely dry, is well acclimatized, and exposure to cold is brief. In cultivation, it is advisable to especially avoid the combination of low temperatures and 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\u003eDuring active growth, it needs intense lighting, with an approximate goal of \u003cstrong\u003e18–25 mol\/m²\/day of DLI PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e. It tolerates direct sun after progressive acclimatization. High lighting promotes compact growth and maintains the characteristic bluish-green coloration of the stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and irrigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active period, abundant watering is recommended, letting the substrate dry out completely before watering again. In winter, it should be kept practically dry, especially when temperatures are low. Rapid drainage is essential to avoid root problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces numerous \u003cstrong\u003ecyathia\u003c\/strong\u003e around the ends of the branches, generally individually. Each one appears on a peduncle that remains after the inflorescence disappears and ends up hardening into one of the plant's characteristic thorns. The cyathia feature \u003cstrong\u003efive green glands\u003c\/strong\u003e. In its habitat, flowering is recorded mainly in \u003cstrong\u003eMay\u003c\/strong\u003e; in Spain, it can be concentrated during the spring and early summer.\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 specific for succulents is recommended, with a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh content of assimilable calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e, applied once a month when watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/strong\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! Each of the Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Euphorbia-loricata_page-0001-e1569423073326_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637956261\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":42700512461019,"sku":"8207","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":48232959050063,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/IMG_20220412_161802_783.webp?v=1649773183"},{"product_id":"gasteria-verrucosa-cv-little-warty","title":"Gasteria 'Little warty' | Small warty gasteria","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Slow-growing, compact, and highly characteristic hybrid that eventually forms clusters of rosettes through numerous basal offsets. It is virtually acaulescent and can reach about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 cm in height and 15 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The leaves are thick, rigid, and fleshy, initially arranged in two opposite rows and becoming progressively more spiraled with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey feature a bright to dark green background with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eirregular silvery-green or pale olive-green bands and spots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by numerous prominent, pearly-looking tubercles on both sides of the leaf. The margins may also exhibit light-colored bands. The apex is short, acute, and mucronate. The combination of the shiny epidermis, light bands, and protuberances gives the plant an almost ceramic or crafted-plastic appearance. There is some variability among circulating clones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was obtained by Australian hybridizer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Cumming in 1982\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, through the cross \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGasteria batesiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e × \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGasteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Old Man Silver’. The same batch of seeds also produced the ‘Big Brother’ cultivar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsphodelaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, tribe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlooideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGasteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorticultural hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and, therefore, does not have a natural distribution of its own. One of its parents, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGasteria batesiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, comes from South Africa; ‘Old Man Silver’ is itself a cultivar of horticultural origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA 9a\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. As it is a cultivated hybrid and there are differences between the clonal lines marketed, it is especially recommended to avoid the combination of cold, humidity, and poor ventilation. Commercial references range between USDA 9 and 10 as the lower limit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShade–partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with abundant filtered light. It also tolerates mild sun, but intense and prolonged exposure can darken or tan the leaves. Indicative DLI PAR: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–20 mol\/m²\/day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Insufficient light can cause more open growth and reduce the compactness of the cluster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Although Gasterias are capable of growing opportunistically, cultivation sources describe a summer slowdown in ‘Little Warty’. It is recommended to water when the substrate is completely dry, increasing frequency during active growth and spacing it out significantly during the hot summer and cold winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can bloom in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing a floral stem that clearly protrudes above the rosette. The flowers are pendulous, bell-shaped, and approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreenish-pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tones, characteristics inherited from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGasteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e genus. 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It is applied with watering, reducing or suspending fertilization during summer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9x9 cm pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\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 specimen sent 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 thing! 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Each rosette features 3–4 pairs of opposite, fleshy leaves, spatulate to triangular-club-shaped, with a rounded or truncated apex. The surface is covered with striking \u003cstrong\u003ewhite, gray, green, pink, or reddish calcareous tubercles\u003c\/strong\u003e that mimic the surrounding stones, providing extraordinary camouflage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndemic to South Africa, from the Free State and Northern Cape to North West, where it grows in arid environments and dry scrublands, especially on limestone outcrops and soils. 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The plant's measurements are specified in the photo description, but these may also vary slightly because, after all, it is a living being! 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The photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but this may also vary slightly because it is a living being! 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It is found from approximately 50 to 1800 m in altitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the wild, it usually grows in well-drained places, where the roots can access rainwater but the soil does not remain saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates relatively low temperatures when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry and well-acclimated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but must be protected from intense frosts and, especially, from the combination of cold and damp substrate. Cold tolerance also depends on the water status, acclimation, and duration of the episode. It tolerates minimum temperatures of \u003cstrong\u003e-5 °C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense lighting is recommended, with a target of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the growth period. High light availability promotes compact growth, thicker leaves, and the reddish coloration of the margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimens grown in low light should be progressively acclimated to direct sun to avoid sunburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Growth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an adaptable species, but in cultivation, it responds particularly well to a cycle of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactivity during seasons with moderate temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reducing its activity when temperatures are extreme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active period, it is recommended to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater abundantly and allow the substrate to dry completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before watering again. It is not advisable to keep small amounts of water frequently, as constant humidity promotes root problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn cold periods with little vegetative activity, watering should be reduced considerably. The species has high drought tolerance and can withstand prolonged periods without water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering occurs mainly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom late autumn to winter and early spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on cultivation conditions. In Madrid, it is recorded mainly between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecember and February.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers appear grouped in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erounded terminal inflorescences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, forming numerous clusters. They are small but abundant, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estar-shaped, white or white-pinkish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with purple anthers. In well-lit specimens, they can form true floral masses and emit a slight sweet fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the growth period, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, applying it after the plant has clearly resumed its vegetative activity. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to favor the formation of inflorescences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not fertilize during dormancy periods or when the plant is subjected to extreme temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/strong\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 photo description specifies the dimensions of the plant, but this can also vary slightly because, after all, it is a living being! Each of the Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Crassula-ovata_page-0001-1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637954919\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":41130113958044,"sku":"2513","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":41130114449564,"sku":"2560","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":55889286463823,"sku":"2560","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":43833473827035,"sku":"8300","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"XXL In-store pickup","offer_id":43850830676187,"sku":null,"price":144.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/F3C29A04-C975-417A-82D2-66A4666DB4AA.jpg?v=1708176493"},{"product_id":"euphorbia-submammillaris","title":"Euphorbia submammillaris | Corn cob","description":"\u003cp\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\u003eIt looks like a \u003cstrong\u003esmall corn cob \u003c\/strong\u003ethat decided to grow in the middle of the African bush. Its green stems, perfectly aligned and covered in small geometric reliefs, form columns that multiply from the base to build a compact and surprisingly regular sculpture. When observed closely, each rib appears to be made of a succession of small interlocking pieces, as if the plant had been built with tiny blocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a shrubby, glabrous, and highly branched succulent that can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–30 cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e and form dense clusters. The stems are erect, cylindrical, and fleshy, about \u003cstrong\u003e12–40 mm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003e7–10 very marked angles or ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tubercles, arranged along the ribs, can form transverse or almost whorled bands. The leaves are tiny, narrowly subulate, about \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and fall off quickly. Between the tubercles, \u003cstrong\u003e4–20 mm spines\u003c\/strong\u003e remain, which are modified floral peduncles that persist after flowering. It produces white latex when injured.\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 native to \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a distribution in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces, from \u003cstrong\u003eAlbertinia to Grahamstown\u003c\/strong\u003e, at altitudes of approximately 20 to 305 m. It lives on stony plains and slopes, among shrubs, on alluvial deposits and shale soils, forming part of Fynbos and Cape thicket environments. It belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbiaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA Zone 9b–11b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures of down to \u003cstrong\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e if kept completely dry, is well acclimatized, and the cold exposure is brief. In cultivation, the combination of low temperatures and humidity 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\u003eDuring active growth, it needs intense lighting, with an approximate goal of \u003cstrong\u003e18–25 mol\/m²\/day of DLI PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e. It tolerates direct sun after gradual acclimatization. High lighting promotes compact growth and maintains the intensity of the green color of the stems. In very bright conditions, it can acquire reddish tones in some areas.\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active period, abundant watering is recommended, allowing the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. In winter, it should be kept practically dry, especially when temperatures are low. Rapid drainage is essential to avoid problems with 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\u003eIt produces small unisexual \u003cstrong\u003ecyathia\u003c\/strong\u003e, located towards the ends of the stems on thin peduncles. The floral structures can have \u003cstrong\u003epurple, yellowish-green, or yellowish\u003c\/strong\u003e tones, with five nectar glands. In its natural range, flowering is recorded mainly between \u003cstrong\u003eMay and October\u003c\/strong\u003e; in Madrid, it can be concentrated during the warm months, especially from late spring to summer. After flowering, some peduncles persist and harden, forming the plant's characteristic spines.\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 specific fertilizer for succulents is recommended, with a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh content of assimilable calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e, applied once a month when watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\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! Each one of the plants from Desert CITY has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Euphorbia-submammillaris_page-0001-1-e1572364595517_1024x1024.jpg?v=1640705816\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":42230343434459,"sku":"7324","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/Euphorbia-submammillaris-3-e1572364859680.jpg?v=1619103026"},{"product_id":"aloe-vera","title":"Aloe Vera","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Morphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSábila or Aloe vera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAloe vera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (L.) Burm.f.), also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrue aloe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a perennial succulent plant, usually stemless or with a very short stem, that produces numerous offsets and can form large colonies. Its leaves, arranged in a dense rosette, are erect, thick, and lanceolate, grayish-green, reaching about 50–60 cm in length. The margins have whitish triangular teeth about 3 mm long. Young leaves may show some light spots that usually disappear with age. Its roots are fibrous and relatively superficial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 Distribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eknown native range is in northern Oman, especially in the foothills of the Hajar Mountains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it grows on rocky slopes and dry land, approximately between 50 and 800 m altitude. It belongs to the family \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsphodelaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is currently widely cultivated and naturalized in numerous arid and warm regions of the world, including Spain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is relatively cold tolerant for an Aloe of arid origin, but in pots we recommend keeping it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabove 5 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It can withstand occasional drops close to 0 °C if it remains completely dry and protected, but cold accompanied by humidity greatly increases the risk of damage and rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring growth, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It needs a lot of light to develop compact, thick, and well-erect leaves. It tolerates full sun after progressive acclimatization, although in Madrid it is advisable to protect it from the most intense sun in July and August when it coincides with extreme temperatures, especially for small specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Growth cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunistic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although with a marked slowdown during periods of intense heat and drought. In Madrid, it can maintain growth for much of the year if it has moderate temperatures, water, and sufficient light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater abundantly and let the substrate dry completely before the next watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During cold winter and heat waves, space out waterings considerably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inflorescence can reach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–1.4 m in height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and usually branches into 2–3 branches, each with a rather dense cylindrical raceme. The flowers are tubular and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although occasionally they may have reddish tones. In northern Oman, flowering is recorded mainly between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember and November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In Madrid, as a cultivation reference, it can be expected approximately between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober and December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although very sunny and adult plants can shift or repeat flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize during growth periods with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthia \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially suitable for its calcium and potassium contribution. Reduce or suspend fertilization during cold winter and during phases of strong slowdown due to heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Aloe-vera_page-0001-e1572429115562_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637954315\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":42163666649307,"sku":"0076","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":42163666616539,"sku":"8198","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":43891928170715,"sku":"","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/2835D094-5F2B-4754-9348-D4A60E8BC29E.jpg?v=1709637215"},{"product_id":"cheiridopsis-candidissima","title":"Cheiridopsis denticulata (ex. candidissima) | Namaqualand Snow","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT'noutsiama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perennial, small, compact, and trailing succulent that forms clumps up to about 10 cm tall and 30 cm in diameter. It features several pairs of opposite, erect leaves that are partially fused at the base. They are very fleshy, triangular in cross-section, and blue-green \u003cstrong\u003eto whitish-gray, \u003c\/strong\u003ewith a finely papillose surface and a small tip at the end. Some plants display small teeth along the keel, a characteristic that gives the species its name.\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 northwestern \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, mainly \u003cstrong\u003eNamaqualand\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Richtersveld, extending into southern Namibia. It grows on sandy plains and dry riverbeds, generally on materials derived from gneiss and granite, in a region with predominantly winter rainfall and hot, dry summers. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9a–11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−7 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when kept dry. This is one of the most cold-hardy species in the genus, although the combination of low temperatures and damp substrate increases the risk of rot.\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 high light levels to maintain its compact habit and the blue-gray coloration of the foliage. During active growth, it is recommended to reach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 20 mol\/m²\/day of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with direct sun or very intense light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It enters dormancy in summer, and the older leaves dehydrate, forming a protective sheath around the new leaf pairs. Growth reactivates with autumn and winter rains. During the active period, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry out completely before the next watering. In summer, it should be kept practically dry, with light misting possible if the plant shows excessive dehydration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces large flowers, up to about 8–10 cm in diameter, which open in the afternoon. The color is variable: \u003cstrong\u003eyellow, white, orange, cream, \u003c\/strong\u003eand, occasionally, pink, reddish, or violet. It blooms mainly in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and potassium, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is recommended, applied during watering and avoiding excessive nitrogen input.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable Xerophytic plant cultivated in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with substrate activated by mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 × 7 cm gourmet black pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Cheridopsis-candidissima-e1572437383719_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637954713\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737473335452,"sku":"8187","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/image_66703375-d1ce-4fcb-a26c-3be7902a7dca.jpg?v=1677146300"},{"product_id":"haworthia-cymbiformis-variegata","title":"Haworthia cymbiformis 'Garaduken Shirofu' | Haworthia Ivory Boat","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   Variegated mutant... Forms compact rosettes of fleshy leaves, broad at the base and ending in sharp tips. The leaves, ranging from light green to dark green, display \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elongitudinal white or creamy-white variegation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sometimes very wide and other times narrower. The pattern varies between leaves and even between offsets: rosettes may appear almost green, combinations of green and white, or practically white shoots. Its translucent leaves resemble little jade boats edged in ivory. It produces offsets easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin, habitat and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a variegated selection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaworthia cymbiformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a species native to the \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Cape province, South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the wild, it grows among rocks and in protected crevices, where surrounding vegetation softens sun exposure. The cultivar is of Japanese horticultural origin; it does not have a natural locality of its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsphodelaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · Tribe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlooideae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · Genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaworthia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA 10a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers mild temperatures. It is recommended to protect it from frost and keep it above 0 °C, especially when the substrate is damp.\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\u003eAbundant filtered light or \u003cstrong\u003epartial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid intense direct sun, which can burn the variegated areas, especially the whiter ones with lower chlorophyll content. As a reference, a DLI PAR of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–15 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may be suitable, adjusting it according to the plant's response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunistic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It can grow when moderate temperatures, sufficient light, and available water coincide. It is recommended to water thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry out before watering again. During extreme heat, it is advisable to reduce watering, without keeping the roots wet for prolonged periods.\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 thin floral stems with small, whitish, tubular flowers, characteristic of the genus. Its main ornamental appeal is the leaf variegation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthias \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, with high levels of potassium and bioavailable calcium. It is applied with irrigation, reducing or suspending fertilization during periods of rest or inactivity.\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\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGourmet xerophyte in a 7x7 cm pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the sent specimen may vary slightly from the product image. The plant dimensions 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737478676636,"sku":"8521","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/Haworthia-cymbiformis-variegara-3-e1575031385173.jpg?v=1671561067"},{"product_id":"sansevieria-silver-nymph","title":"Dracaena 'Silver Nymph' | Silver Nymph","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e    Perennial, rhizomatous, acaulescent succulent plant, slow-growing, forming compact groups of rosettes. The leaves emerge directly from the short shoots of the rhizome and are arranged in a fan shape, arching gently outward. It can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–50 cm in height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a similar width in well-developed specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enarrow, elongated, rigid, and lanceolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with an acute tip. They feature a characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every pale green, silvery, or grayish-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coloration, crossed by transverse bands and spots of darker green. The combination of the light background with the irregular pattern creates the silvery appearance that gives the cultivar its name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. ‘Silver Nymph’ is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecultivar of horticultural origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so it does not have a natural distribution of its own. In literature and trade, it is still widely found under the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSansevieria ‘Silver Nymph’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, currently moved to the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDracaena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts morphology corresponds to the group of rhizomatous Dracaena formerly treated as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSansevieria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, plants adapted to warm environments with periods of drought, capable of storing water in their leaves and underground structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 10a–12b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures of down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−1 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occasionally and with the substrate completely dry, although for safe cultivation it is recommended to keep it above \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–10 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold combined with excess humidity is the main risk factor. During winter, watering should be reduced considerably and any accumulation of water in the rhizome must be 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuideline DLI PAR: 10–20 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartial shade. It adapts to different light levels, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabundant, indirect light or several hours of gentle sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e favor compact growth and help better preserve the silvery tone and the leaf pattern. Intense direct sun should be introduced gradually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith insufficient lighting, it may grow more slowly and develop greener, less compact leaves.\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 Its growth is concentrated mainly during warm periods and decreases notably when temperatures drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active period, it is recommended to perform \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabundant watering and let the substrate dry completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before watering again. Its leaves and rhizomes store water, so it tolerates drought better than excess humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn autumn, waterings should be spaced out gradually, and during winter, the substrate should be kept practically dry, especially if the temperature drops.\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\u003eFlowering is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoccasional in cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When it occurs, a floral stem emerges from the base of the rosette with small, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhitish or greenish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flowers, generally grouped along the inflorescence. The flowers can emit a noticeable fragrance, especially at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, applied after 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. Fertilizing is not recommended during winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Otras_suculentas_2_b0315acf-6abd-4df3-9505-a5bce94b42fe_480x480.png?v=1652108464\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737519931548,"sku":"8413","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/image_296d0439-bacf-4efc-993b-f1a3bdced49f.jpg?v=1686222705"},{"product_id":"dioscorea-elephantipes","title":"Dioscorea elephantipes | Elephant's Foot","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  A slow-growing caudiciform species of extraordinary longevity, its main attraction being a large, \u003cstrong\u003epartially aerial, globose caudex\u003c\/strong\u003e covered in polygonal plates of grayish-brown cork that resemble a tortoise shell or elephant skin. With age, the caudex progressively increases in size and can reach exceptional dimensions. From its apical zone emerge \u003cstrong\u003ethin, climbing herbaceous stems\u003c\/strong\u003e that can exceed a meter in length. The leaves are small, alternate, heart-shaped, and green, sometimes with bluish tones. The stems curl at their ends and need a support to grow vertically. During the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esummer dormancy\u003c\/span\u003e, the aerial part dries out completely, while the caudex remains alive, storing the reserves necessary for the next cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDioscoreaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, order Dioscoreales, genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDioscorea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Botanical species originally described as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamus elephantipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Charles Louis L'Héritier and later combined into the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDioscorea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Adolf Engler. It is endemic to South Africa, where it grows in the Cape provinces on stony terrain and dry slopes, frequently protected by shrubs. It is adapted to a climate of seasonal rains and very dry summers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA 9a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures of down to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−2 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under proper conditions, according to observations made in its habitat. In cultivation, it is recommended to avoid prolonged frost and to keep the substrate dry when temperatures are low. During active growth, it appreciates moderate temperatures, while the caudex can withstand summer heat if it remains protected from intense sun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright light to partial shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The stems and leaves need abundant light to grow compactly, but it is advisable to protect the caudex from intense direct sun, especially during the summer. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR of 15–25 mol\/m²\/day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, with progressive acclimatization. A bright location, with gentle morning sun and protection during the central hours, favors balanced growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and irrigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This species has an inverted cycle compared to many succulents: it grows mainly during the autumn, winter, and spring, and enters dormancy when the summer heat arrives. While the stems are growing and it retains its leaves, it should be watered deeply and the substrate allowed to dry completely before the next watering. When the aerial part turns yellow and dries up, the water supply is progressively reduced until it is suspended during dormancy. Watering is resumed when new shoots appear, without soaking the caudex excessively or keeping the roots continuously moist.\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 a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edioecious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species, so there are male and female specimens. The flowers are small, inconspicuous, and yellowish-green, grouped in inflorescences that appear during the growth phase. Male flowers are arranged in relatively erect clusters, while female flowers form looser and more extended inflorescences. After proper pollination, the female plants produce dry, three-winged capsules containing winged seeds. Reproduction is by seed; propagation by stem cuttings is not recommended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth, it is recommended to use Desert CHOICE Succulents for its high content of assimilable calcium and an NPK in accordance with the nutritional requirements of this plant. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can stimulate disproportionate aerial growth, and suspend fertilization during summer dormancy. It is especially important to use a balanced substrate to prevent rot of the roots and caudex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12x12 cm gourmet black pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte cultivated 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\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 photo description specifies the dimensions of the plant, but this can also vary slightly because, it is a living being! Each of the Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Dioscorea-elephantipes_page-0001-e1588157279373_1024x1024.jpg?v=1641474387\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54019535470927,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":55796336689487,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"S","offer_id":48292833755471,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Dioscorea_elephantipes.jpg?v=1766052746"},{"product_id":"kalanchoe-thyrsiflora-f-variegata-l","title":"Cotyledon orbiculata var. orbiculata","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e📍 Originally from \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e , this plant is known as \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emealy calanchoe\u003c\/strong\u003e and belongs to the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🌡️It has \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eexcellent heat tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e , needs \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esun\u003c\/strong\u003e and withstands temperatures of \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-2ºC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🌸\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIt blooms between \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOctober and November\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 💧 In indoor cultivation, irrigation is recommended between \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApril and September\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🚀Its development improves by providing nutrition with \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthias \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe size of our basic collection xerophytes 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 14cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-\u0026gt;16cm x 16cm\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 item sent 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 Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Kalanchoe-thyrsiflora-f.-variegata-2-e1588672301574_1024x1024.png?v=1640708415\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737554108572,"sku":"0735","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/image_0fc4b25a-5b8a-48fa-bf03-77e3eb9fcb0d.jpg?v=1676289988"},{"product_id":"pleiospilos-nelii-var-robra-o-royal-flush","title":"Pleiospilos nelii \"Royal Flush\" | Purple split rock","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003every slow-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e, compact, and practically stemless \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePleiospilos nelii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cultivar. It normally forms one or two pairs of opposite, very thick, fleshy, and hemispherical leaves, fused at the base. The leaves feature a characteristic central cleft and an exceptionally intense coloration, ranging from pinkish-red to \u003cstrong\u003edark purple,\u003c\/strong\u003e speckled with small, raised, darker dots. With the annual renewal, the new pair of leaves emerges between the old ones, which gradually wither away.\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 a horticultural cultivar of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePleiospilos nelii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a South African species distributed in the Western Cape. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, subfamily Ruschioideae. 'Royal Flush' does not correspond to an independent wild population, but rather a selection cultivated for its purple coloration and characteristic flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when dry. In cultivation, it is especially important to avoid keeping the substrate moist during cold spells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt requires very high light levels to maintain the characteristic purple coloration of 'Royal Flush'. It is recommended to exceed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 mol\/m²\/day of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with direct sun or very intense light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunistic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It can be active when moisture and suitable temperatures are available, although it reduces activity during periods of intense heat. During active growth, abundant watering is recommended, allowing the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. When forming the new pair of leaves, excess water should be avoided: the old leaves should gradually wither rather than remaining turgid and accumulating.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–7.5 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with numerous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense pink to deep pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e petals and a contrasting white center. They open in the afternoon and close after nightfall. Flowering usually occurs in spring; in Spain, approximately between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch and May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the timing may vary depending on growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and potassium is recommended, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aizoáceas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, applied during watering and avoiding excessive nitrogen input.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable Xerophytic plant grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with substrate activated by mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 × 7 cm gourmet black pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\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 being! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/GOURMET_3_1024x1024.png?v=1643897174\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":58863938502991,"sku":"0087","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Great specimen","offer_id":58863938535759,"sku":"0088","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/081A140F-8DC0-4888-87FD-FF3006CBCCA8.jpg?v=1708545426"},{"product_id":"adromischus-filicaulis","title":"Adromischus filicaulis subsp. filicaulis| Thin-stemmed Adromischus","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small perennial succulent, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eerect to decumbent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in habit, sparsely branched, reaching approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 cm in height and 9 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The stems are short, fleshy, about 7–12 mm in diameter, and brownish-gray in color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are very fleshy and dorsiventrally compressed, although they can occasionally be almost cylindrical. They measure approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–9.5 × 0.5–1.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, are oblong-lanceolate to elliptical in shape, with a cuneate base and obtuse apex. The upper surface is flat and the lower is convex. Their coloration ranges from grayish-green to silvery-gray and they normally feature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple spots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although there are populations and clones with leaves that are virtually spotless. This variability is one of the characteristic features of the taxon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This subspecies is distributed throughout the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Cape and Western Cape, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also extending into Namibia within the species' range. It mainly inhabits the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSucculent Karoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with slopes and rocky outcrops where the plants take advantage of cracks and small accumulations of soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures of down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−3 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, provided that the substrate remains completely dry and exposure to cold is occasional. Cold accompanied by persistent humidity is considerably more dangerous than a brief drop in temperature while 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndicative DLI PAR: 15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It requires intense lighting to maintain compact growth and encourage the expression of the reddish or purple tones of the spots. Gentle sun or very intense light is recommended, with progressive acclimatization to direct sun. During episodes of extreme heat, it may be advisable to filter radiation during the central hours of the day.\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpportunistic\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its origin in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSucculent Karoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with irregular rainfall and considerable variability between locations, makes it inappropriate to impose a rigid growth schedule. Activity is favored during periods of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while both intense cold and extreme heat can slow it down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring growth, it is recommended to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater abundantly and let the substrate dry completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before the next watering. In autumn, watering can be gradually reduced, and during winter, especially if temperatures are low, it should be kept practically dry. During episodes of intense heat, it is also advisable to space out waterings until active growth is observed. The high water-storage capacity of its leaves allows it to withstand prolonged dry periods.\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 inflorescence is elevated relative to the size of the plant and reaches approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–35 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It consists of small cymes of one to three flowers. The corolla tube measures about 10–13 mm, is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreenish-yellow at the base and can acquire reddish tones towards the throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the petals are triangular, white, or slightly pinkish. The throat is hairless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering occurs towards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly and September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the timing may shift depending on temperatures and the watering regime.\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 periods of active growth, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, applied after 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. Fertilizing is not recommended during periods of intense cold, extreme heat, or lack of growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe sizes of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS -\u0026gt; 9cm x 9cm\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Adromischus-filicaulis-e1589971930468_1024x1024.png?v=1637951889\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737571803292,"sku":"8204","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/Adromischus-filicaulis.jpg-e1589971969708.png?v=1619104009"},{"product_id":"adromischus-cristatus","title":"Adromischus cristatus var. cristatus | Crested Adromischus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small, highly branched, perennial succulent with a decumbent to erect habit, which can reach about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 cm in height and diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The stems are short and fleshy and frequently develop numerous fine aerial roots, especially in adult specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are very fleshy, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5–3 × 1–1.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, broadly obtriangular, flattened on the upper surface and convex on the lower. The most distinctive feature is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewavy, horny apical margin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which may have a crenulated or scalloped appearance. The apex is obtuse, rounded, or slightly truncated. The leaves are green to yellowish-green and generally lack the dark spots characteristic of other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdromischus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species. The surface can be glabrous or have fine glandular hairs.\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\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The nominate variety is endemic to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Cape, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it appears mainly in areas of Valley Bushveld and Noorsveld. It grows in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecracks and fissures of rocky outcrops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, on sandstones and shales, usually in places with very little soil and extremely fast drainage. The rocks and surrounding vegetation provide some protection against radiation and extreme temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−3 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, provided that the substrate remains completely dry and exposure is sporadic. This tolerance should not be confused with resistance to prolonged frosts: cold combined with humidity considerably increases the risk of rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuideline DLI PAR: 12–20 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It needs intense lighting to maintain compact growth and correctly develop the characteristic shape of the leaves. It can be grown in mild sun or very bright light, but progressive acclimatization to direct sun is recommended. During episodes of extreme heat, it is advisable to protect it from the most intense radiation during the central hours of the day to avoid burns and overheating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and irrigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpportunistic\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to its origin in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Cape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with predominantly summer but variable rainfall, it is not suitable to impose an absolute winter rest. Growth is favored when temperatures are moderate and water is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active periods, it is recommended to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater abundantly and let the substrate dry completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before the next watering. When summer temperatures are excessively high, it may slow down and it will be necessary to space out watering until it reactivates. During the cold winter, watering should be notably reduced and the plant kept practically dry. The presence of aerial roots allows it to take advantage of small amounts of ambient humidity, but this does not mean the plant needs permanent humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces a terminal inflorescence that can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rising considerably above the plant. The flowers appear in small cymes and have a greenish-gray cylindrical tube, with white to pink triangular lobes and a darker line on the margins. The throat has characteristic glandular hairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural flowering is concentrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebetween \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune and August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on temperature and the time of vegetative activation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth periods, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, applied after 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. It is not recommended to fertilize during periods of intense cold, extreme heat, or lack of growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophytic plant grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the specimen sent may vary slightly from the product image. The measurements of the plant are specified in the photo description, but this can also vary slightly, because, it is a living being! Each of the Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Adromischus-cristatus-3-e1589972597618_1024x1024.png?v=1637951807\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":39737572819100,"sku":"0856","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/image_14cb4456-7c3f-4824-bde8-57dffa589300.jpg?v=1677146043"},{"product_id":"adromischus-cooperi","title":"Adromischus cooperi | Plover Eggs","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall, slow-growing perennial succulent, generally low-growing and slightly erect, which can reach about 10 cm in height. With age, it develops a base and thick, fleshy, grey branches that may show small swellings under the leaf axils and form \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaerial roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The leaves are very fleshy, ascending and later spreading, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.4–3 × 0.8–1.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a cylindrical petiole of 5–7 mm. The blade is grey-green, slightly flattened or almost cylindrical, narrowed towards both ends and with a horny, white, and acute margin towards the apex, which occasionally features a small mucro. The upper part of the leaves usually presents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eirregular reddish-brown to purple spots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the intensity of which increases with high lighting.\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\u003eSpecies endemic to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, restricted to the Eastern Cape, mainly in the Eastern Karoo, between Somerset East, Graaff-Reinet, Middelburg, and Queenstown. It grows in rock crevices, usually on slopes or protected by vegetation, within formations such as the Eastern Upper Karoo, Upper Karoo Hardeveld, and Escarpment Arid Thicket. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature · USDA Zone 9b–11b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes from an environment of thermal contrasts, where plants are protected in crevices and under vegetation. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etolerates minimum temperatures of down to −3 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when well acclimatized, dry, and protected from persistent moisture. It is recommended to keep the substrate completely dry during cold spells and especially avoid the combination of low temperatures and excess water.\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\u003eHigh lighting is recommended, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a target guideline. Good light intensity keeps the plant compact and promotes the appearance of the characteristic reddish or purple spots on the leaves. It can receive direct sun if it is acclimatized, although during the Madrid summer, with very high temperatures, it is advisable to partially filter the most intense radiation and ensure excellent ventilation.\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpportunistic\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its habitat is characterized by variable rainfall, with significant amounts during spring and autumn, and drier periods during the winter. In cultivation, it shows its best activity with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially during spring and autumn, while winter cold notably reduces growth. Intense heat can also cause slowing and leaf drop if the plant remains too dry for too long. During active periods, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry out completely before the next watering. In summer, if temperatures are very high, space out waterings and prioritize ventilation. In winter, with low temperatures, it is recommended to keep it practically dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces a terminal inflorescence that is very long in relation to the plant size, which can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The flower buds are cylindrical, narrowing towards the end and presenting longitudinal grooves. The flowers have a tubular corolla of approximately 10–12 mm, with a pinkish tube and triangular-lanceolate, acute, white to pinkish petals. Flowering can occur mainly during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouthern summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so in Spain, it can be expected approximately between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune and September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on cultivation conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring growth periods, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to favor the development of the inflorescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with 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 \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! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Adromischus-cooperi_page-0001-e1589973200841_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637951549\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":40358290292892,"sku":"0860","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/image_fff728a6-fb08-43c3-8ec8-b565e5481b44.jpg?v=1676976196"},{"product_id":"adromischus-carypohyllaceus","title":"Adromischus caryophyllaceus | Nentabos","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perennial succulent, sparingly branched, with an erect to decumbent habit, which can reach approximately 20–35 cm in height during flowering. The stems are fleshy, initially green, and acquire grayish tones with age; the roots are fibrous. The leaves are very fleshy, dorsiventrally flattened, oblanceolate to spatulate in shape, occasionally obovate, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–3.5 cm long and 0.6–1.6 cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although there is notable variability between populations. They taper towards the base and have a rounded or obtuse apex, rarely acute or mucronate. The margin becomes horny and whitish towards the apex. Their coloration varies between green, grayish-green, and brownish-gray, generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithout dark spots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies endemic to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distributed from Hermanus and Robertson to Meiringspoort and Uitenhage, primarily associated with the Langeberg mountains and nearby areas of the Cape region. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family. It grows on dry rocky slopes, especially sandstone, in crevices and rocky outcrops, but usually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotected by shrubs and vegetation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rarely in completely exposed positions. It is part of Rainshadow Valley Karoo environments and transition zones with Fynbos vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature · USDA Zone 9b–11b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts habitat presents thermal contrasts and cold spells, but the plants are usually protected among rocks and vegetation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures down to −3 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when well-acclimated and the substrate remains dry. It is recommended to protect it from prolonged frosts and especially to 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lighting is recommended, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–20 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a target. In the wild, it usually grows protected by shrubs and does not need full sun exposure throughout the day. It tolerates high lighting if acclimated, but in Madrid, it may be advisable to provide filtered light during the hours of maximum radiation in summer. Insufficient lighting can lead to weaker stems and less compact leaves.\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpportunistic\u003c\/strong\u003e. It comes from a region with variable rainfall and strong influence from the Cape's Mediterranean regime. Its vegetative activity occurs mainly during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseasons with moderate temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially from autumn to spring, while intense summer heat can cause a slowdown. An absolute summer dormancy is not recommended, as the different populations show variability. During active periods, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry completely before the next watering. During episodes of extreme heat, watering should be spaced out, and ventilation should be prioritized. In winter, when temperatures are low, it is recommended to keep it practically dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces an erect terminal inflorescence, in the form of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethyrse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, approximately 20–30 cm long, occasionally somewhat longer. The secondary branches bear small groups of one to three flowers. The buds are cylindrical, slightly striated, and progressively narrowed towards the apex. The corolla has a grayish-green tube, about 18–21 mm long, and five \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite to pinkish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e triangular lobes, which can present a characteristic central pink, mauve, or dark purple stripe. The flowers show glandular hairs in the throat, and the anthers remain included. In its natural range, it flowers mainly between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary and March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, potentially extending until April. In Spain, this can be expected approximately between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly and October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the cultivation cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth periods, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to promote the development of the inflorescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and with 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\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 Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Adromischus-caryophyllaceus-e1589973815508_1024x1024.png?v=1637951409\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737574490268,"sku":"1462","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/image_c21c5c15-b50d-42a8-9316-0c52ab40144b.jpg?v=1676976077"},{"product_id":"adromischus-schuldtianus","title":"Adromischus schuldtianus subsp. schuldtianus | Schuldt's Adromischus","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A small, very compact succulent with a \u003cstrong\u003ecaudex\u003c\/strong\u003e, which develops a characteristic \u003cstrong\u003etuberous and branched caudiciform base\u003c\/strong\u003e, partially covered by a grayish bark that can peel off with age. The stems are short, erect, and sparsely branched, although they can form small clusters. The plant usually reaches approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 cm in height and up to 15 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are very fleshy, dorsiventrally compressed, rounded, oblanceolate, and occasionally obovate or linear in shape, measuring approximately 1–4 cm in length. The base narrows in a cuneate fashion and the apex is rounded or obtuse. The surface features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrayish-green or whitish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hue, produced in part by a waxy layer, and may show small translucent greenish-gray, maroon, or purple spots. Specimens practically without spots also exist. The margin is horny, wavy, or slightly crenulate, and can acquire reddish or violet tones. The leaves detach with relative ease, an important adaptation in drought conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is the nominal subspecies of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdromischus schuldtianus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and its natural range is found in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentral Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, within desert and arid shrubland environments. It grows primarily in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecracks of granite outcrops and hills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, frequently in sheltered or shaded positions among the rocks. This location explains its reduced aerial system and the development of a caudex capable of storing water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−1 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, provided it remains completely dry, although due to its desert origin and small size, it is preferable to avoid prolonged exposure to damp cold. Wet substrate during cold periods significantly increases the risk of rot in the caudex and roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndicative DLI PAR: 15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It needs intense lighting to maintain compact growth and encourage the expression of grayish, reddish, or purple hues. In its habitat, it usually grows partially protected by rocks, so it is not necessary to suddenly expose it to direct sun. A very bright exposure is recommended, with progressive acclimatization to the sun and light protection during the hours of peak radiation during extreme heat episodes.\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\u003cspan\u003eThe species comes from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edesert environment with highly irregular rainfall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so it should not be kept permanently moist. Its activity can occur opportunistically when temperature and humidity conditions are favorable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring growth periods, it is recommended to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater abundantly and allow the substrate to dry completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before watering again. When temperatures are very high, it may slow its activity significantly and it will be necessary to space out waterings. In winter, with low temperatures, it is advisable to keep it practically dry. \u003cstrong\u003eThe caudex \u003c\/strong\u003eallows it to endure prolonged periods without water, so it is better to err on the side of dryness rather than maintaining constant moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces a narrow and elevated terminal inflorescence, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, much taller than the size of the plant. The flowers appear individually or in small groups. The corolla tube is pale green, covered by a whitish bloom, while the lobes are white or slightly pink and feature a characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep mauve throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The buds are cylindrical and longitudinally striated. Flowering occurs approximately towards the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaustral summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly and September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth periods, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, applied after 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. Fertilizing is not recommended during rest periods caused by intense cold, extreme heat, or prolonged drought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXerophyte in a \u003cstrong\u003e9 x 9 cm green pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate plant height: 8 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Adromischus-schuldtianus_page-0001-e1589974274537_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637952060\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737575047324,"sku":"2508","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/Adromischus-schuldtianus-3-e1589974525691.jpg?v=1619104050"},{"product_id":"dracaena-sansevieria-mikado-desert-city","title":"Dracaena bacularis ‘Mikado’ (formerly Sansevieria) | Mikado","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eMorphology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Slow-growing, rhizomatous, acaulescent succulent plant that forms compact groups of erect leaves. Its habit is especially characteristic due to the vertical and slightly divergent arrangement of the leaves, which is reminiscent of the sticks in the Japanese game that gives the cultivar its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are \u003cstrong\u003ecylindrical, fleshy, rigid, and narrow\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a marked longitudinal groove and a pointed tip. They exhibit a dark green to grayish-green coloration with \u003cstrong\u003elighter, irregular transverse bands\u003c\/strong\u003e. They grow directly from the rhizome and can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–50 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming increasingly dense clusters by producing new shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily \u003cstrong\u003eAsparagaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e. ‘Mikado’ is a horticultural selection associated with \u003cstrong\u003eDracaena bacularis\u003c\/strong\u003e, and therefore does not have a natural distribution of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference species comes from \u003cstrong\u003etropical Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially from regions of Central Africa, where it grows in warm and seasonally dry environments. Its succulent leaves and rhizome allow it to store water and withstand prolonged periods of drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn traditional horticulture, it has been marketed as \u003cem\u003eSansevieria bacularis ‘Mikado’\u003c\/em\u003e. The genus \u003cem\u003eSansevieria\u003c\/em\u003e has been integrated into \u003cstrong\u003eDracaena\u003c\/strong\u003e based on phylogenetic studies, although some horticultural sources still retain the old nomenclature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone 10a–12b.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003cstrong\u003e−1 ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e occasionally when it remains completely dry and protected from humidity. For safe growth, it is recommended to keep it above \u003cstrong\u003e10 ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold combined with a moist substrate can cause damage to the roots and rhizome. During winter, it is advisable to keep it protected from low temperatures and reduce watering considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicative PAR DLI: 10–20 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts to different lighting levels, from bright shade to direct sun. Abundant lighting encourages more compact growth and better expression of the transverse bands on the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can receive mild direct sun after progressive acclimatization. In very low light conditions, it can survive, but growth slows down and the plant may develop a less compact habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its activity is concentrated mainly during warm periods and decreases notably when temperatures drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the active growth period, it is recommended to \u003cstrong\u003ewater abundantly and let the substrate dry out completely\u003c\/strong\u003e before watering again. The cylindrical leaves and the rhizome act as water storage organs, so it tolerates long periods of drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, waterings should be gradually spaced out, and during winter, the substrate should be kept practically dry. Water should be applied directly to the substrate, avoiding it getting trapped at the base of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlowering is \u003cstrong\u003eoccasional in cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in well-established adult specimens with sufficient lighting. The inflorescence emerges from the base of the plant and can reach a considerable height relative to the cluster of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are small, \u003cstrong\u003egreenish-white\u003c\/strong\u003e in color, with narrow, tubular-looking floral structures, and can emit a perceptible fragrance. Flowering usually occurs during warm periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the active growth period, \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended, applied after watering. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fertilizing is not recommended during winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eXerophyte in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e12 x 12 cm black pot (Size M).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\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 this may also vary slightly because it is a living thing! Each Desert CITY plant has unique characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Dracaena_Mikado_Otras_suculentas_1024x1024.png?v=1637061816\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41118263214236,"sku":"3107","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/FullSizeRender_9b554fda-23c7-4b21-baa7-47c051825194.heic?v=1743764882"},{"product_id":"aeonium-tabuliforme","title":"Aeonium tabuliforme","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eMorphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is one of the most distinctive Aeoniums: it forms a practically \u003cstrong\u003eflat, plate-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e rosette, about \u003cstrong\u003e10–40 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, made up of numerous densely imbricated green leaves. The leaves are fleshy, cuneate and have long whitish cilia on the margins. The stem is very short and the rosette is practically attached to the surface on which it grows. It is \u003cstrong\u003emonocarpic\u003c\/strong\u003e: after flowering, the rosette dies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eDistribution, habitat and family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Endemic to \u003cstrong\u003enorthern Tenerife (Canary Islands)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It mainly lives on cliffs, escarpments, slopes and damp rock walls, frequently facing north or northwest, from near sea level up to about \u003cstrong\u003e800 m\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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It is important not to confuse its adaptation to humid environments with tolerance to waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e An erect floral stem about \u003cstrong\u003e10–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e emerges from the center of the rosette, ending in a pyramidal inflorescence of \u003cstrong\u003eyellow\u003c\/strong\u003e flowers, generally between \u003cstrong\u003eMay and August\u003c\/strong\u003e. After fruiting, the rosette that has flowered dies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e During the active period, \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE\u003c\/strong\u003e at a moderate dose. Reduce or suspend fertilization during summer dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXerophytic in \u003cstrong\u003e9 x 9 x 9.5 cm green pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate plant height: 3 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Aeonium-tabuliforme-e1593598108405_1024x1024.png?v=1637952221\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737594085532,"sku":"8447","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/Aeonium-tabuliforme-3-e1593598324221.jpg?v=1619104275"},{"product_id":"adromschus-marianae-f-alveolatus","title":"Adromischus marianiae var. immaculatus | Adromischus alveolatus","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small perennial succulent with short, fleshy, and highly branched stems, about 2–4 cm long, which can develop numerous aerial roots. The leaves are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eobtriangular-lanceolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, narrower than those of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. cristatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e var. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecristatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, fleshy, and generally somewhat wavy. They feature a characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorny fringe on the apical margin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, approximately as wide as the leaf itself. The color varies from grayish-green to brownish-green and can acquire reddish hues with high light exposure. The leaves may have glandular hairs, especially when young, although this trait is variable. Leaf morphology can change considerably between populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a variety endemic to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Cape, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, restricted mainly to the area between Alexandria, Grahamstown, and East London. It grows on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erocky outcrops with very shallow soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the roots take advantage of small accumulations of organic matter and moisture between the rocks. 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Coming from a subtropical and relatively low-lying area, it should not be considered a succulent particularly resistant to cold and damp conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndicative DLI PAR: 12–20 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It needs abundant light to maintain compact growth and develop the reddish hues of the leaves. It can be grown in mild sun or very intense light, but it should be acclimatized progressively to direct sun, especially after a period of protected cultivation. In summer, with very high temperatures, protection from the most intense sun during central hours is advised.\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\u003cspan\u003eIts rocky habitat and very shallow soil favor a cycle conditioned more by the sporadic availability of moisture than by an extremely marked dormant season. It is recommended to keep it active during periods of moderate temperatures, providing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabundant watering and allowing the substrate to dry completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before the next application. In summer, it may slow down during episodes of intense heat, and in winter, with low temperatures, watering should be reduced considerably. 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The flowers are small, light-toned, and natural flowering is concentrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebetween \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune and August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on temperatures and the moment of vegetative activation.\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 periods of active growth, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, applied after 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. Fertilizing is not recommended during rest periods induced by intense cold or extreme heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXerophyte in a \u003cstrong\u003e7 x 7 x 6 cm gourmet black pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate plant height: 3.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Adromischus-marianae-f.-alveolatus-e1593765499240_1024x1024.png?v=1641217697\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737599066268,"sku":"0413","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/Adromischus-marianae-f.-alveolatus-3-e1593765598518.jpg?v=1619104316"},{"product_id":"crassula-tecta","title":"Crassula tecta | Lizard skin crassula","description":"\u003cp\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\u003eA small, perennial succulent with very compact growth, forming dense basal rosettes barely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The stem is very short, semi-succulent, and can branch from the base, developing small clusters of rosettes with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are very fleshy, opposite, and arranged in decussate pairs, partially overlapping like roof tiles, which is the origin of the epithet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003etecta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They are oblong to oblong-lanceolate, slightly compressed, approximately 2–3.5 cm long, with a rounded apex. Its most striking feature is the surface covered by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enumerous hard, irregular white papillae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which give the plant a greenish-gray, whitish coloration and a rough texture similar to lizard skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese papillae also function as protection against intense solar radiation, reflecting part of the radiation and reducing the heating of the leaf surface.\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 a species endemic to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distributed mainly throughout the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Karoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from Montagu in the west, through Oudtshoorn, to Steytlerville in the east. It inhabits winter rainfall areas, growing in very shallow and stony soils, on gravel and among exposed rock outcrops, mainly shales and, in some locations, associated with white quartzite pebbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt lives in full sun, practically without the protection of larger shrubs, and its whitish appearance allows it to blend in with the mineral substrate. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA Zone 9b–11b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes from a semi-arid winter rainfall region where it can experience light frosts. It is recommended to keep it completely dry when temperatures are low and protect it from intense and prolonged frosts. Its reduced plant mass and shallow roots make it especially important to avoid the combination of cold, 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\u003eIt is a species of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun in its natural habitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It requires high light levels to maintain its compact growth and the characteristic grayish-whitish coloration of its leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndicative DLI PAR: 15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe covering of white papillae constitutes an adaptation to the intense radiation of its environment and should not be interpreted as an indication that the plant prefers shade.\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer dormancy. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprimarily winter-growing succulent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adapted to the rainfall regime of the Little Karoo. Vegetative activity is favored during autumn, winter, and early spring, while summer, being warmer and drier, is a period of slowing down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active period, it is recommended to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater abundantly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, letting the substrate dry out completely before watering again. During the summer, the frequency should be significantly reduced, and keeping the substrate moist for prolonged periods should be avoided. In cultivation, it can receive some water outside of its natural season if it maintains active growth, but always letting the substrate 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 inflorescence appears on a thin, erect peduncle of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ending in a dense, rounded head. The flowers are small, white or creamy-white, with five petals of about 3–4 mm, recurved at the tip, and yellow anthers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003elowering occurs mainly during\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003elate autumn and winter depending on cultivation conditions. In cultivation, it can produce more than one head per peduncle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth periods, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, avoiding excessive fertilization that causes growth that is too rapid and reduces the species' characteristic compactness. Before flowering, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technical square pot with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGourmet xerophyte in a 9x9 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 shipped specimen may vary slightly from the product image. The photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but this can also vary slightly because, after all, it is a living being! Each of the Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Crassula-tecta-e1593769238324_1024x1024.png?v=1641474316\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737600311452,"sku":"0411","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/crassula-tecta-3-e1593769409989.jpg?v=1619104356"},{"product_id":"faucaria-tuberosa-super-warty","title":"Faucaria tuberculosa 'Super Warty' | Super warty Faucaria","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA monstrous, small-sized, cespitose, low-growing cultivar. It forms compact rosettes of opposite, thick, triangular-ovate, dark green leaves. What distinguishes it from the typical form are the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuge tubercles or warts on the leaf surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which are much more developed, swollen, and twisted, giving it an almost sculptural appearance. The margins retain the characteristic soft, whitish teeth of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaucaria tuberculosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Some specimens also exhibit floral-like contorted petals.\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 does not exist in the wild: it is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecultivar of horticultural origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supposedly Japanese, selected from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaucaria tuberculosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The parent species is South African and belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, subfamily Ruschioideae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–12.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if the substrate is kept dry. The RHS classifies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. tuberculosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as H2 and recommends protecting it from frost; resistance depends especially on the plant remaining 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every intense light and direct sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to maintain its compactness and properly develop its characteristic warts. Growth goal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR \u0026gt;20 mol\/m²\/day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The flowers need direct sun to open completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the active period, it is recommended to water abundantly and let the substrate dry out completely before the next watering. In winter and during dormancy, water should be significantly reduced, keeping the substrate practically dry to prevent rot.\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\u003eYellow, daisy-like flowers, up to about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which open only with sufficient sunlight. In the ‘Super Warty’ cultivar, the petals may also display a characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtorted deformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Flowering usually begins in late summer and autumn; in Madrid, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and potassium is recommended, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, applied during watering and avoiding excessive nitrogen intake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable Xerophytic plant grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 × 7 cm gourmet black pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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 Xerophytic plant 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 photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but this can also vary slightly because, it is a living being! 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Each of the Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Pereskiopsis-diguetii-e1597215503118_1024x1024.png?v=1637177288\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737611845788,"sku":"4493","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/Pereskiopsis-diguetii-1-e1597215820131.png?v=1662381342"},{"product_id":"euphorbia-canariensis","title":"Euphorbia canariensis | Canary Island spurge","description":"\u003cp\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\u003eIt looks like a \u003cstrong\u003egiant candelabra born from a volcanic rock\u003c\/strong\u003e. From the base, numerous thick and perfectly vertical green arms rise, multiplying to form true plant architecture. Its ribs draw geometric lines along the stems, and along them, small pairs of curved thorns seem to protect a plant that, by its appearance, could be mistaken for an enormous cactus. It is one of the great botanical symbols of the Canarian landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a succulent, cactus-like, and highly branched shrub that can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–4 m in height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and occupy a considerable surface area. The stems are erect, fleshy, columnar, and generally quadrangular or pentagonal in section, although they may have 6 faces; they are glaucous green to yellowish-green and turn grayish in older parts. The ridges are lined with pairs of dark, straight or curved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethorns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the leaves are practically reduced. The roots are thick and superficial, adapted to quickly capture scarce rainfall. It produces abundant white latex, which is highly irritating and toxic.\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 an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eendemic species of the Canary Islands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, present in El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura. It lives mainly in low, warm zones, from sea level to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e900–1100 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, on rocky slopes, lava fields, and stony ground, forming part of the characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etabaibal-cardonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shrublands. It belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbiaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA Zone 9b–11b\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, with well-acclimatized specimens and during brief episodes. There are observations of tolerance to lower temperatures, but these should not be interpreted as guaranteed resistance for every specimen.\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\u003eDuring active growth, intense lighting is recommended, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–25 mol\/m²\/day of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a species adapted to open, sunny environments and tolerates full sun after progressive acclimatization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and irrigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the active period, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. In autumn, water supply is progressively reduced, and it should be kept very dry during winter, especially when temperatures are low. Excess humidity is one of the main risks for this species.\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 small cyathia appear clustered in the upper areas of the stems, between the ridges. They feature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereddish to greenish-red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tones and subsequently give rise to three-lobed, reddish-brown capsules that stand out against the green stems. In the Canary Islands, flowering can occur mainly between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eautumn and winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the timing varies depending on the island and environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a specific fertilizer for succulents with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh assimilable calcium content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is recommended, applied once a month when watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot, with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe sizes of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\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 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/euphorbia-canariensis-e1597910288800_1024x1024.png?v=1637956159\" width=\"1024x1024\" height=\"1024x1024\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":40299111186588,"sku":"8277","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":40299084775580,"sku":"8362","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":43955849429211,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"XXL In-store pickup","offer_id":58827301683535,"sku":"8277","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/image_7d59d273-cad5-44e4-8a48-dbd6b1dd8b0e.jpg?v=1676290313"},{"product_id":"greenovia-diplocycla","title":"Aeonium diplocylum","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eMorphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very compact succulent, usually solitary, forming a spectacular \u003cstrong\u003eclosed cup\u003c\/strong\u003e-shaped rosette, with fleshy, imbricate, glaucous green leaves. 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It belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA 9b–11b\u003c\/strong\u003e. In cultivation, I recommend keeping it above \u003cstrong\u003e5 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in a pot. It can withstand brief drops close to 0 °C if it remains completely dry, but it is not advisable to expose it to frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximate target of \u003cstrong\u003e15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of PAR DLI\u003c\/strong\u003e during growth. 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As with other monocarpic rosette Aeoniums, the flowering rosette eventually dies after flowering, although the plant may persist through lateral offspring when produced. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e During active growth, \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE\u003c\/strong\u003e at a moderate dose. Reduce or suspend fertilization during summer dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXerophytic in a \u003cstrong\u003e9 x 9 x 9.5 cm green pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate plant height: 3.5 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Greenovia-diplocycla_1024x1024.png?v=1640706332\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737614270620,"sku":"0150","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/Greenovia-diplocycla-2-e1597912045883.jpg?v=1619104538"},{"product_id":"adromischus-clavifolius","title":"Adromischus cristatus var. clavifolius | Club-leafed Adromischus","description":"\u003cp\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 Small perennial succulent with short, fleshy, and highly branched stems, about 2–4 cm long, which can develop numerous aerial roots. The leaves are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eobtriangular-lanceolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, narrower than those of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. cristatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e var. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecristatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, fleshy, and generally somewhat wavy. They present a characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorny fringe on the apical margin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, approximately as wide as the leaf itself. The color varies from grayish-green to brownish-green and can acquire reddish tones under high light. The leaves may have glandular hairs, especially when young, although this trait is variable. Leaf morphology can change considerably between populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a variety endemic to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Cape, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, restricted mainly to the area between Alexandria, Grahamstown, and East London. It grows on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erocky outcrops with very shallow soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the roots take advantage of small accumulations of organic matter and moisture between the rocks. It is found at altitudes of approximately 50 to 500 m, within a subtropical environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−3 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, provided it remains dry and protected from prolonged frosts. 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This \u003cstrong\u003eballoon-like form\u003c\/strong\u003e possesses striking \u003cstrong\u003eblack glochids.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you’re short on time, no worries—it’s \u003cstrong\u003every low maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTephrocactus articulatus (Pfeiff.) Backeb. ·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e    A slow-growing shrubby cactus with articulated stems that can reach \u003cstrong\u003e30–40 cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e and form loose clumps. It is composed of fleshy, globose, ovoid, or elongated segments, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–7 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a grayish-green, bluish-gray, or grayish-brown epidermis. The segments feature slightly prominent tubercles and large areoles distributed in the upper areas. In the form traditionally known as \u003cem\u003ediadematus\u003c\/em\u003e, the areoles produce \u003cstrong\u003eflattened, flexible, paper-like spines\u003c\/strong\u003e, generally white, cream, or chestnut, which can reach \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their arrangement around the segments resembles a diadem, which is the origin of the historical epithet. It also features reddish or brown glochids that are fine and easily detachable. The segments detach easily and can root upon contact with the ground. The root system is branched and adapted to dry terrain.\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\u003eNative to western and central \u003cstrong\u003eArgentina\u003c\/strong\u003e, in arid environments of the country's \u003cstrong\u003enorthwestern and west-central provinces\u003c\/strong\u003e. It grows on dry slopes, sandy plains, and stony terrain, at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e500 to 2,500 m altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the population. It is adapted to scarce rainfall, intense sunlight, and large temperature fluctuations. The ease with which the segments detach and root favors its vegetative propagation in these environments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactaceae · subfamily Opuntioideae · tribe Tephrocacteae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature · USDA Zone 8b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerates brief minimum temperatures near \u003cstrong\u003e−7 ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e under dry conditions and with proper acclimatization. Effective resistance depends on the duration of the frost, substrate moisture, and the specimen's origin. In a pot, it is advisable to protect it from prolonged cold humidity, especially during winter dormancy.\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 intense light and appreciates progressive direct sun, which promotes compact growth and the formation of robust segments. Good ventilation reduces the risk of damage from persistent humidity. During active growth, a reference of \u003cstrong\u003e18–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended, with gradual acclimatization if it comes from shaded cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep completely dry during the winter, especially in low temperatures. In spring and summer, water deeply and let the substrate dry out completely before repeating. It requires a very well-draining substrate with a high proportion of mineral components. Detached segments can root if placed on a dry, airy substrate once any wound has healed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces flowers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.5–4 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, pearly white or slightly pink. They appear on the areoles of the segments, mainly during spring and summer, depending on cultivation conditions. The fruits are globose or obconical, around \u003cstrong\u003e2 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, and acquire pinkish tones when ripening. There is not enough consistent data available to establish a minimum age for the first flowering or to ensure regular re-flowering in successive pulses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth, \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE® Cactáceas NPK (Ca-Mg) 4-4-7 (4-4)\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. Assimilable calcium promotes the formation of firm tissues and the maintenance of turgidity, while magnesium participates in chlorophyll synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological 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 9x9 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* Since 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 this may also vary slightly because, after all, it is a living being! Each of the Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGourmet xerophyte in an 11x11 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* Since 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 this may also vary slightly because, after all, it is a living being! 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It has \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egood heat tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e , needs \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epartial sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and withstands temperatures of \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-1ºC.\u003c\/strong\u003e It blooms between \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFebruary and May\u003c\/strong\u003e . In indoor cultivation, irrigation is recommended between \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApril and September\u003c\/strong\u003e . Their development improves by providing nutrition with \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Xerophytic in \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea black pot measuring 18 x 18 x 17.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate plant height: 21 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate width of the plant: 45cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Portulacaria-afra-variegata-red-stem-1-e1600255005356_1024x1024.png?v=1640708996\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":41089525907612,"sku":"0535","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":41089525940380,"sku":"3134","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"S","offer_id":48425840968015,"sku":"","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/EAAC1DEB-8958-4BC0-AC06-42EE6144C957.jpg?v=1711956386"},{"product_id":"sansevieria-moonshine","title":"Dracaena 'Moonshine' (ex. 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In cultivation, it can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e45–60 cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, although mature specimens may exceed these dimensions. The leaves emerge directly from an underground rhizome and tend to form compact clusters by producing new shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe leaves are \u003cstrong\u003ebroad, lanceolate, and leathery\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a smooth surface and a slightly concave section toward the center. They feature a characteristic \u003cstrong\u003every pale green, silvery gray, or glaucous green\u003c\/strong\u003e coloration, especially intense in young leaves, with a narrow dark green margin. Very faint transverse bands may appear, which become somewhat more visible with age or in lower light conditions. Individual leaves can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40–60 cm in length and 7–10 cm in width\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily \u003cstrong\u003eAsparagaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ‘Moonshine’ cultivar is of \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural origin\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not have its own natural distribution. It belongs to \u003cem\u003eDracaena trifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e (Prain) Mabb., a species native to \u003cstrong\u003etropical West and Central-West Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, from southern Nigeria to Cameroon, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Tanzania. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe species grows mainly in \u003cstrong\u003eseasonally dry tropical\u003c\/strong\u003e environments, where it develops an underground rhizome that allows it to survive long periods of water scarcity. Its former name \u003cem\u003eSansevieria trifasciata \u003c\/em\u003econtinues to be widely used in horticulture, but the CORRECT name is now \u003cem\u003eDracaena trifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone 10a–12b.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003cstrong\u003e−1 ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e sporadically and under completely dry conditions, although exposure to frost is not recommended. For safe growth, it is preferable to keep it above \u003cstrong\u003e10 ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially when there is moisture in the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCold combined with excess water is particularly harmful to the rhizome and roots. During winter, it should be kept protected from low temperatures and with the substrate kept very dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicative DLI PAR: 10–20 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt adapts to a wide range of light conditions, from abundant light to bright indoor environments. High lighting promotes compact growth and helps maintain the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003esilvery green\u003c\/strong\u003e coloration of ‘Moonshine’. 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Its rhizome and succulent leaves allow it to withstand long periods of drought, making it much more tolerant of lack of water than excess moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDuring winter, it should be kept practically dry, further increasing the interval between waterings when temperatures are low. Water should be applied directly to the substrate, avoiding accumulation in the center of the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder favorable conditions, it can produce an \u003cstrong\u003eerect inflorescence\u003c\/strong\u003e that emerges from the base of the plant. The flowers are small, \u003cstrong\u003ewhitish or cream-colored\u003c\/strong\u003e, and appear clustered along the floral stem. 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It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 10–11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−1 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, keeping the substrate completely dry and especially avoiding the combination of cold and humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt needs very intense lighting, with a target of over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 mol\/m²\/day of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during growth. In protected cultivation, it can tolerate direct sun if acclimated progressively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Growth is concentrated outside of summer. During the active period, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry completely before repeating. In summer, watering should be kept to a minimum, avoiding moisture 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\u003eSolitary flowers with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite or pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e petals, up to 2.5 cm in diameter. In the southern hemisphere, it flowers mainly in December, which corresponds approximately to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Madrid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and potassium is recommended, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, applied during watering and avoiding excessive nitrogen inputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 × 7 cm gourmet black pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 plant measurements are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly because, after all, it is a living being! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Gibbaeum-album-e1601907164184_1024x1024.png?v=1643979186\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49041432609103,"sku":"0370","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-1918.heic?v=1770909637"},{"product_id":"titanopsis-schwantesii","title":"Titanopsis schwantesii | White Karas jewel","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall perennial succulent, acaulescent and cespitose, forming clusters of compact rosettes about 5–7 cm in diameter. Each rosette typically has 6–8 opposite, short, fleshy, and spatulate leaves with rounded tips. The surface is covered with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall whitish, grayish, yellowish, or brownish warts, arranged with great regularity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which resemble a set of tiny pearls embedded in the leaf. Leaf coloration can vary between grayish green, bluish, pinkish, or brownish. The plant remains extraordinarily camouflaged among the stones and quartz of its habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distribution range extends across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouthern Namibia and reaches into northern South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including Klein Karas, eastern Namaqualand, and Bushmanland. It grows on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elimestone plains or quartzitic surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often among gravel and stones where it is practically indistinguishable from the terrain. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAizoaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, subfamily Ruschioideae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−4 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, provided the substrate is kept dry. There are cultivation references indicating considerably higher resistance, but for DesertSTORE, it is more consistent to use the USDA 9b zone backed by horticultural sources rather than turning an occasional instance of resilience into a cultivation guarantee.\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 to maintain its compact habit and fully develop the coloration and characteristic warts of the leaves. During active growth, a target of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR \u0026gt;20 mol\/m²\/day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended. It can be grown in full sun once it has been well acclimated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is a species that grows primarily in cool weather, with activity from autumn to spring. During the active period, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry completely before the next watering. In summer, water supply should be significantly reduced, although in very hot climates it may need minimal watering to prevent excessive dehydration. Excess humidity is especially dangerous during dormancy.\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\u003eSolitary, daisy-like flowers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epale yellow to canary yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, about 15–18 mm in diameter. They open in the afternoon and appear mainly in late winter and early spring in the Southern Hemisphere. In Madrid, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary–March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and potassium is recommended, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aizoáceas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, applied during watering while avoiding excessive nitrogen input.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot with substrate activated by mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 × 7 cm gourmet black pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737660932252,"sku":"0234","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-1951.heic?v=1770911586"},{"product_id":"albuca-spiralis","title":"Albuca spiralis | Corkscrew plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  With a scent of vanilla... It looks as if someone had \u003cstrong\u003edelicately wrapped the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e of a plant around a corkscrew. From its small bulb emerge fleshy, narrow, green leaves that twist into spirals, curves, and corkscrews of extraordinary plasticity. Each specimen can acquire a different architecture, and the more intense the lighting during its growth, the more pronounced the curling tends to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a deciduous bulbous geophyte that develops a solitary, depressed, subglobose bulb, about 2–3 cm in diameter. It normally produces between 5 and 10 linear and canaliculate leaves, approximately 9–20 cm in length, with the apical end twisted from slightly wavy to strongly spirally coiled. The leaves have glandular hairs, especially visible on the upper surface. The inflorescence is erect and relatively short, with several pendulous green flowers with yellowish margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eAsparagaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family and is native to the Cape provinces in \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. It grows in seasonally dry environments, on sandy and clayey soils, forming part of the Mediterranean vegetation of the Cape region. Kew currently recognizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbuca spiralis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as an accepted species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA Zone 8b–11b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures of up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−7 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in dry, well-acclimated specimens during brief exposures. During the active growth period, it withstands low temperatures better than during its dormancy, but care should be taken to prevent the bulb from remaining damp at temperatures near freezing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt needs plenty of light to develop strong leaves and achieve the characteristic curling. A very bright exposure is recommended, even with direct sun for much of the day, carrying out a gradual acclimatization for specimens coming from lower intensity conditions. Insufficient lighting produces longer, weaker, and much less spiraled leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter growth and summer rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With the arrival of cooler temperatures and autumn rains, the emission of leaves begins, and the active period starts. During growth, it is recommended to water abundantly, allowing the substrate to dry out completely before the next watering. After flowering and as temperatures rise, the leaves yellow and the plant enters dormancy. During the summer, the bulb should be kept practically dry, as excess moisture during dormancy promotes rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt flowers mainly from late winter to mid-spring. The flowers are pendulous, green with yellowish margins, and release a sweet aroma that has been described as smelling like butter and vanilla. The floral stem can reach about 12 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, a specific fertilizer for succulents is recommended, with a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh content of assimilable calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e, applied once a month when watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGourmet xerophyte in a 9x9 cm pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the sent specimen may vary slightly from the product image. The photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but this can also vary slightly because, it is a living being! Each of the Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Albuca-spiralis-e1604491166151_1024x1024.png?v=1641218074\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43863734911195,"sku":"3405","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-0767.png?v=1767342820"},{"product_id":"aloe-cosmo-l","title":"Aloe 'Cosmo' | Aloe 'Cosmo' hybrid","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot qMYqUG_convSearchResultTextHighlightSafari\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"safari-katex-mathml markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eMorphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, slow-growing hybrid that forms a very regular and symmetrical rosette about \u003cstrong\u003e12–15 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its leaves are triangular, fleshy, pointed, and dark green, covered with numerous \u003cstrong\u003esmall tubercles or white spots\u003c\/strong\u003e and with tiny marginal teeth. With intense light, it can acquire \u003cstrong\u003ereddish or reddish-brown tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. It produces pups around the base and eventually forms small colonies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it does not have its own natural distribution. Its genealogy is controversial: it is generally considered a hybrid with the participation of \u003cstrong\u003eAristaloe aristata\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the identity of the second parent is not conclusively documented; some sources place it within the ×Gasteraloe. It belongs to the family \u003cstrong\u003eAsphodelaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA 9a–11b\u003c\/strong\u003e, although there is uncertainty about its true hardiness due to its hybrid origin. For safe cultivation in Spain, it is recommended to keep it \u003cstrong\u003eabove 5 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in a pot. It can withstand temperatures close to 0 °C if it remains completely dry and protected, but I would not advise exposing it to frost without first checking the hardiness of the clone. The hardiness of \u003cem\u003eA. aristata\u003c\/em\u003e is considerably higher, but this should not be automatically extrapolated to the hybrid. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximate target of \u003cstrong\u003e15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ DLI of PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e during growth. It needs a lot of light to maintain its compact shape and achieve the characteristic reddish coloration. It tolerates direct sun after progressive acclimatization; in Madrid, it is advisable to protect it from the most intense sun during heatwaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpportunistic\u003c\/strong\u003e, although it can show particularly good activity during the cooler months. During the active period, \u003cstrong\u003ewater thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry completely before the next watering\u003c\/strong\u003e. In summer, space out watering during heat episodes, and in winter, reduce it if temperatures are low. It is especially important to avoid waterlogging. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e It can produce relatively long flower stalks with \u003cstrong\u003ered-orange tubular flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, generally during \u003cstrong\u003eautumn and winter\u003c\/strong\u003e, although the timing may vary with growing conditions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e During active growth, use \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthia \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically formulated for these plants and with a particularly important supply of \u003cstrong\u003ecalcium and potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e. Reduce or suspend fertilization during periods of slowdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophytic plant grown in Madrid in a technological 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\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\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 xerophytic plant in a 16x16 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 photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but this may also vary slightly, because it is a living being! Each of Desert CITY's plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53640420852047,"sku":"0835","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":53640420884815,"sku":"0836","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":53943405347151,"sku":"0835","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/image00001_b08613be-4bbc-4d6e-a8a8-94edd7391fa9.jpg?v=1675864807"},{"product_id":"aloe-aristata-l","title":"Aristaloe aristata | Torch Plant","description":"\u003cp\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\u003eSmall acaulescent succulent that forms compact rosettes about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing numerous offsets and forming dense clumps. The leaves are triangular, lanceolate, and fleshy, dark green, with numerous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite tubercles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on both surfaces and small white teeth on the margins. The apices end in a characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite bristle or arista\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from which the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003earistata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is derived. The leaves may acquire reddish tones with cold, drought, or high light.\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsphodelaceae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is native to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially the Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. It grows among rocks, on slopes and mountain grasslands, from relatively low areas up to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000 m in altitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is adapted to environments with seasonal rainfall and cold episodes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7b–11b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is one of the old small \"Aloes\" with the highest cold tolerance. Dry and well-established specimens can withstand several degrees below zero. In Desert City, they endured \u003cstrong\u003e-12°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 plenty of light and tolerates direct sun after progressive acclimatization. Target during growth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. High light promotes rosette compactness, well-defined tubercle formation, and reddish hues. In Madrid, it may appreciate some protection from extreme sun during July and August afternoons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunistic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adapted to seasonal rainfall and capable of taking advantage of favorable periods of temperature and humidity. In warmer months, it may slow down if the heat is extreme. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater abundantly and allow the substrate to dry completely before the next watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In winter, reduce watering according to temperature and light.\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 an erect inflorescence, usually simple or sparsely branched, about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with tubular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorange or reddish-orange flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which contrast with the greenish bracts. In cultivation, it usually flowers mainly from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate spring to summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, approximately between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay and July in Madrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although this may vary depending on conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring growth, use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthia \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with calcium and potassium. Reduce or suspend fertilization during periods of slow growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophytic cultivated in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe size of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\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 photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but this may also vary slightly, because it is a living being! 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In mature specimens, it can exceed 6 m in height and develop a trunk of large diameter. The bark is silvery-gray and covered with clusters of robust spines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spines generally appear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein groups of three\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, arranged in a triangular pattern on the leaf scars. The leaves are concentrated towards the ends of the branches, forming a crown that superficially resembles a palm tree, although the species is not related to Arecaceae. They are long, narrow, dark green, and can reach about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 cm in length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the lower leaves age and drop, they leave the leaf scars and spines visible, accentuating the characteristic spiny-column appearance. The trunk and thickened roots function as water storage organs, allowing the plant to survive periods of drought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApocynaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is endemic to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a distribution in the south-central and southern parts of the island. Kew classifies it as a semi-succulent shrub or tree primarily native to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseasonally dry tropical biome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is part of various types of dry vegetation in Madagascar, including dry forests, scrublands, and rocky environments. The species has a relatively broad distribution within the Malagasy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachypodium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, extending from western regions to the south of the island.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts appearance resembles a palm tree, but this is a remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevolutionary convergence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: the succulent trunk, apical canopy, and the loss of lower leaves create a similar silhouette despite there being no relationship to palm trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 10a–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates minimum temperatures down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−1 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, only as a brief reference for well-acclimated and completely dry specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a cold-sensitive species and especially vulnerable when low temperatures coincide with moisture in the substrate. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench National Museum of Natural History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e notes that it is completely intolerant of frost, while the Botanical Garden of the University of Malaga indicates that adult specimens can occasionally withstand cold when dry, although frost can cause damage to the apex and subsequently promote rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring winter, it is recommended to keep it protected and drastically reduce watering, especially if temperatures drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuideline DLI PAR: 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt requires very high light levels and grows best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirect sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Intense radiation promotes compact growth, the formation of a robust trunk, and a good canopy structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimens grown under protection must be gradually acclimated to direct sun. In summer, it can be kept outdoors when temperatures are suitable and there is excellent air circulation.\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\u003cspan\u003eIt is a species adapted to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseasonally dry tropical climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it alternates favorable periods for growth with phases of lower water availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring vegetative activity, it produces leaves and new shoots. When the unfavorable period arrives, it may lose a significant part of its foliage and reduce its activity, using the reserves stored in the trunk and roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth, it is recommended to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater abundantly and let the substrate dry out completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before the next watering. The frequency should be adjusted according to temperature, light, and container size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it begins to lose its leaves, watering should be gradually spaced out. During the cold period and with reduced activity, it should be kept \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evirtually dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf drop does not necessarily imply a problem; it is a strategy to reduce transpiration when water availability decreases.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterminal inflorescences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e located at the ends of the branches and are produced mainly on mature specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are large, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive white petals and a yellow central throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In addition to being striking, they are intensely fragrant. The Botanical Garden of the University of Malaga confirms this combination of white flowers, yellow center, and perfume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering occurs mainly during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In Spain, it can be expected approximately between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune and September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the timing may vary depending on temperature, lighting, and the specimen's dormancy cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter fertilization, elongated fruits develop containing numerous 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, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, applied after 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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing is not recommended during dormancy, while the plant remains leafless, or when temperatures are low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\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 shipped specimen may vary slightly from the product image. The photo description specifies the plant's dimensions, but this can also vary slightly because, after all, it is a living being! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/c_1024x1024.png?v=1640708606\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":57978765640015,"sku":"2515","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":57978765672783,"sku":"2516","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gourmet","offer_id":59035538227535,"sku":"2515","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/IMG-4493_27a86f26-73d4-41d4-b65d-d43cf3479450.heic?v=1781866129"},{"product_id":"huernia-zebrina","title":"Huernia zebrina","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNative to \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and Swaziland\u003c\/strong\u003e , it is known as \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eowl's eye.\u003c\/strong\u003e It belongs to the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAsclepidaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family. It has \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egood heat tolerance,\u003c\/strong\u003e needs \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epartial sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and withstands temperatures of \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e . It blooms between \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAugust and October\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its irrigation is recommended between \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAugust and October.\u003c\/strong\u003e Their development improves by providing nutrition with \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Xerophytic in \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea 9 x 9 x 9.5 cm green pot\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate plant height: 5.5 cm. sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Huernia-zebrina-e1607591980245_1024x1024.png?v=1640708041\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40299328569500,"sku":"3487","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/4C172689-5181-4CA2-989B-EE0B6433F75E.jpg?v=1703760334"},{"product_id":"crassula-buddhas-temple","title":"Crassula 'Buddha's Temple' | Buddha's Temple","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   Slow-growing horticultural hybrid, very compact and with an architectural appearance. It forms erect columns approximately 10–20 cm tall and 3–4 cm wide, which can branch from the base to form small clusters. The leaves are fleshy, very densely imbricate, opposite and decussate, with an approximately quadrangular cross-section. They are broad, triangular to cordate, grey-green to silvery-grey in color, and feature a fine surface pruina. Each pair of leaves is arranged perpendicular to the previous one, forming the characteristic square-sectioned column, resembling a small pagoda. Specimens with five or six-angled columns also exist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It does not exist in the wild: it is an exclusively horticultural hybrid created in California by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyron Kimnach in 1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by crossing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula perfoliata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e var. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (formerly var. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003efalcata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) × \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula pyramidalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Both of its parents are South African and come from dry, rocky environments in the Cape regions, but ‘Buddha’s Temple’ has no natural distribution of its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It develops best with moderate temperatures and good ventilation. It can withstand occasional drops close to the limits of its zone when the substrate remains completely dry, but it must be protected from persistent frosts and, especially, from the combination of cold and humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery intense lighting is recommended, with a target of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the growth period. Insufficient lighting causes the leaves to separate and the columns to lose their characteristic compact and geometric structure. The specimen must be progressively acclimatized to direct sunlight to avoid damage to the leaves, especially during episodes of high insolation and very high temperatures.\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpportunistic\u003c\/strong\u003e. As it is a hybrid of two species with different ecological responses, a rigid dormant calendar should not be assigned. Growth is usually more favorable during periods of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emild temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while intense heat can cause a summer slowdown. During the active phase, it is recommended to water abundantly and uniformly, allowing the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. During periods of extreme heat or when temperatures are low, waterings should be spaced out significantly, avoiding moisture 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 grouped in a compact terminal inflorescence on the columns. The buds may have reddish tones, and the small, star-shaped flowers are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epale pink to almost white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In cultivation, it can bloom during the warm season, although the timing may vary depending on environmental conditions. 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Its surface has a rough and tuberculate texture, especially on young shoots, and an extraordinary coloration that can range from \u003cstrong\u003ereddish-pink and brownish-red to yellowish-gray\u003c\/strong\u003e, crossed by dark grayish-green spots or veins. The leaves are reduced to tiny, deciduous, and very ephemeral scale-like structures. The cyathia generally appear solitarily at the ends of the stems. It produces white latex when injured.\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 endemic to \u003cstrong\u003esouthern and southwestern Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows in xerophytic vegetation and dry deciduous forests, from approximately sea level up to about \u003cstrong\u003e500 m in altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has been recorded in small areas around Toliara and towards Fort-Dauphin. Its cryptic appearance allows it to blend in with leaf litter and dry branches on the forest floor. It belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbiaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrently, \u003cstrong\u003eKew considers\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbia platyclada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ea synonym of\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbia bosseri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, while \u003cem\u003eE. platyclada\u003c\/em\u003e continues to be a widely used name in horticulture and specialized literature. The taxonomic revision published in 2021 was what established this synonymy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature — USDA Zone 10a–11b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates minimum temperatures of up to \u003cstrong\u003e−1 ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e if it remains completely dry, is well-acclimated, and the cold exposure is very brief. In cultivation, it is advisable to protect it from frost and, above all, avoid low temperatures coinciding with a moist substrate.\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\u003eDuring active growth, it needs intense light, with an approximate goal of \u003cstrong\u003e18–25 mol\/m²\/day of DLI PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e. It tolerates direct sun after progressive acclimation. High lighting promotes the reddish and brownish tones of the stems; with less light, they may acquire duller tones and develop weaker 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active period, abundant watering is recommended, allowing the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. In winter, it should be kept practically dry, especially when temperatures are low. Rapid drainage is essential 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\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecyathia are tiny\u003c\/strong\u003e, just a few millimeters, and appear mainly at the ends of the stems, where they can go practically unnoticed among the plant's coloration. They feature shades ranging from \u003cstrong\u003edull orange and golden yellow to reddish-brown\u003c\/strong\u003e. Flowering occurs mainly towards the \u003cstrong\u003eend of summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, although it may occasionally appear outside this period in cultivation. The species is self-fertile and can produce seed capsules after flowering.\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 specific for succulents, with a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh content of assimilable calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as \u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e, is recommended, applied once a month when watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGourmet xerophyte in a 9x19 cm pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Since this is an online purchase, the appearance of the specimen sent may vary slightly from the product image. The plant's dimensions 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: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Euphorbia-platyclada-1-e1612536353771_1024x1024.png?v=1643978263\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":41159594016924,"sku":"7497","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/IMG_20211102_134101_164f8ce2-74d1-4c4d-ba18-1810c6c43c59.jpg?v=1678789507"},{"product_id":"kalanchoe-beharensis-l","title":"Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Fang’ | Elephant's Ear","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Morphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKalanchoe ‘Fang’ (Elephant Ear Kalanchoe).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A very unique horticultural cultivar related to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKalanchoe beharensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, selected for its extraordinary foliage. It develops a shrubby habit, with succulent stems that become woody with age and branch mainly at the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethick, fleshy, triangular to triangular-ovate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, approximately 7–10 cm long in cultivated specimens, and are clustered towards the ends of the branches. The upper surface is covered by a dense pubescence that can take on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilvery-gray, grayish-green, or golden-brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hues, especially when it receives plenty of light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts most spectacular feature appears on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunderside of the leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it develops numerous curved, conical protrusions, grouped mainly towards the upper half. These structures resemble \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efangs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is where the name ‘Fang’ comes from. They are not true thorns, but rather formations of the leaf tissue itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the type species, where pubescence and leaf morphology are highly variable, in ‘Fang’ these protrusions are the ornamental trait that makes this selection easily recognizable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 Distribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily Crassulaceae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Fang’ is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorticultural cultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so it does not have its own natural distribution. It is considered a selection related to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKalanchoe beharensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a species native to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouthern and southwestern Madagascar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it grows in xerophytic forests and dry environments on various types of soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne should not attribute a specific wild locality to the cultivar or present ‘Fang’ as a natural population.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can tolerate minimum temperatures of \u003cstrong\u003e-2°C. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is a mostly warm-climate plant that tolerates cool temperatures if kept dry, but it should not be exposed to frost. For safe cultivation, it is recommended to protect it when temperatures approach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–7 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially if the substrate retains moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the cold period, it is advisable to keep it dry and well-ventilated. Adult and properly acclimated specimens can withstand occasional greater drops, but resistance depends heavily on humidity, duration of the cold, and the plant's physiological state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt needs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplenty of light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to maintain compact growth and develop the silvery, grayish, or golden tones of the pubescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget DLI PAR: 15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be grown in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun \u003c\/strong\u003eafter gradual acclimation. In Madrid, during episodes of extreme heat and very high radiation, light protection during the middle hours of the day may be advisable, while always maintaining intense lighting and good ventilation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight intensity also significantly influences the coloration of the leaf indumentum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Growth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its growth occurs mainly in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while it may slow down during episodes of extreme heat. It also reduces its activity in low temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is recommended to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry completely before watering again\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. During winter, especially when temperatures are low, watering should be spaced out considerably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecold and damp substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should be avoided, as it significantly increases the risk of root problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder proper conditions, it can produce a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge, branched terminal inflorescence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although flowering is relatively infrequent in young or indoor-grown plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are small and numerous, with tubular or urceolate corollas, generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellowish to yellow-orange with reddish streaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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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 belongs to the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAraceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🌡️ It has \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egood heat tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e , needs \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esun\u003c\/strong\u003e and supports temperatures of \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🌸 Blooms between \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJuly and August\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIrrigation is recommended all year round (reduce in winter)\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🚀Its development improves by providing nutrition with \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe size of our basic collection xerophytes 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 14cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eL-\u0026gt;16cm x 16cm\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 item sent 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 Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/zamioculca-zamiifolia-e1612798081396_1024x1024.png?v=1640709428\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":41089490878620,"sku":"7399","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":41089490911388,"sku":"7402","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/products\/image_f3c031c2-8bc5-425f-a685-a012310836f5.jpg?v=1681718245"},{"product_id":"aloe-squarrosa-m","title":"Aloe juvenna | Tiger Tooth Aloe","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Morphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a small Aloe, highly branched and densely clumping. Its stems, erect at first and then arching, can reach about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–60 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and are completely covered by overlapping triangular leaves. The leaves are fleshy, bright green, speckled with numerous cream or greenish-white spots on both the upper and lower surfaces, and have soft cream-colored teeth on the margins that resemble small tiger teeth. With plenty of light, they can acquire reddish or brownish tones. It produces abundant offsets and eventually forms large clumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 Distribution, habitat and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is native to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouthwestern Kenya and northern Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in seasonally dry tropical regions. It belongs to the family \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsphodelaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Although it is extraordinarily common in cultivation, its natural distribution is much more restricted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is considerably more cold-sensitive than its robust appearance might suggest. For pot cultivation, we recommend keeping it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabove 5 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially if there is humidity. It can tolerate temperatures near -4 °C for short periods if completely dry and protected, but should not be exposed to regular frosts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c!--nl--\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring growth, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It needs plenty of light to keep the stems compact and enhance the contrast between the green of the leaves and their light spots. It tolerates direct sun after good acclimatization, but in Madrid, it may be preferable to protect it from the most intense afternoon summer sun, especially in small pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Growth cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunistic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although in cultivation conditions it can slow down during winter and with extreme temperatures. I would not consider it a strict summer dormancy Aloe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater abundantly and let the substrate dry completely before the next watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. During winter, if temperatures are low, significantly space out waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult plants produce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esimple inflorescences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, erect on the stems, with tubular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoral pink to orange-red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flowers, usually with a yellowish or greenish-yellow center. Flowering occurs mainly during the warm months; in the southern hemisphere, it is between spring and summer. For Madrid, we can approximate it to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril–July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although in protected cultivation it may occur earlier or outside this window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize during growth periods with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthia \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially suitable for its calcium and potassium contribution. Reduce or suspend fertilization during winter or when the plant is slowed down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophytic plant grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe sizes of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS -\u0026gt; 9cm x 9cm\u003c\/strong\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 photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but this may also vary slightly, because it is a living being! 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