{"product_id":"gymnocalycium-mesopotamicum","title":"Gymnocalycium mesopotamicum","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGymnocalycium mesopotamicum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a small globular cactus species, native to northern Argentina (Cordoba province), known for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecompact, symmetrical shape and striking flowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, usually \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epale pink or whitish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with a yellow center. It is a rare and valued plant in cactus collections due to its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edistinct appearance and relatively easy flowering under cultivation conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🌵 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003ci\u003eGymnocalycium mesopotamicum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: globular, slightly flattened, with well-defined ribs and small areoles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 4–6 cm diameter (at maturity), slow growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: olive green to dark green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: short, curved toward the body, non-aggressive – pale yellowish-white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: light pink, with fine petals and delicate appearance, appearing in spring–summer at the top of the plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🌞 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebright light or filtered sun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – avoid sudden exposure to direct sun during hot periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: very well-drained substrate – cactus mix with sand, fine gravel, and leaf mold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – only when the soil is completely dry; stop entirely during the cold season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: prefers 20–28°C in summer; requires rest at 5–10°C in winter to encourage flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrost resistance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: does not tolerate frost – keep indoors during winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eParticularities and uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Ideal plant for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecollections of rare cacti and succulents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Flowers easily under good light and winter rest conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Excellent for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esmall pots, terrace planters, or xeric mini-gardens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Very drought-resistant, \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eminimal care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, suitable also for beginners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight with pot included approx. 12 cm\u003cbr\u003eThe plant is sold without flowers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe displayed price is for 1 plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"10.5 cm pot","offer_id":47018583359814,"sku":null,"price":174.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/gymnocalyciummesopotamicum.jpg?v=1690375620","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-cz\/products\/gymnocalycium-mesopotamicum","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}