{"product_id":"gymnocalycium-horstii","title":"Gymnocalycium horstii – Spider Cactus, rare cactus with spectacular spines and large flowers","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGymnocalycium horstii\u003c\/i\u003e, also known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpider Cactus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a globular cactus native to southern Brazil, much loved by collectors for its unique appearance. The spherical, glossy green stem, marked by deep ribs, is covered with large areoles from which long, curved spines emerge, resembling spider legs. When mature, it produces large, striking flowers in shades from pale pink to white, which open during the day and create an elegant contrast with the plant’s dark green body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Gymnocalycium horstii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Spider Cactus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Southern Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Globular cactus, solitary or forming small groups by offsets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStems:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Globular, glossy green, with pronounced ribs and large areoles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpines:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Long, curved, resembling spider legs, whitish-yellow or brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Large, pale pink or white, very decorative, appearing in summer on mature plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e🌞 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prefers direct sun or very bright light, for compact spines and abundant flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Very well drained, sandy-stony, typical for cacti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Low; water only when the substrate is completely dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimum resistance temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e down to 0°C (briefly); in Romania, protected wintering at 5–10°C, dry, is recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWintering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The cold rest period stimulates flowering in the following season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantages and uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRare, collectible cactus with long and striking spines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eImpressive flowering, with large pink-white flowers contrasting with the dark green body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEasy to grow in cactus collections and desert arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow maintenance, drought resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Gymnocalycium horstii needs winter rest, at lower temperatures and minimal watering, to flower regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHeight with pot included approx. 10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cactus is sold without flowers.\u003cbr\u003eThe displayed price is for 1 pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"8 cm pot","offer_id":42479890006214,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/Gymnocalyciumhorstii1.jpg?v=1669461087","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-cy\/products\/gymnocalycium-horstii","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}