{"product_id":"notocactus-uebelmannianus-f-inermis","title":"Notocactus uebelmannianus f. inermis – spectacular flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotocactus uebelmannianus f. inermis\u003c\/strong\u003e, known in modern horticultural taxonomy as \u003cstrong\u003eParodia werneri f. inermis\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a distinctive cultivated form appreciated for its globular, dark green body and the \u003cstrong\u003ealmost complete absence of spines\u003c\/strong\u003e. The species is native to southern Brazil, particularly Rio Grande do Sul, and is known for its spectacular flowers, which may range from \u003cstrong\u003ewine red and intense magenta to purple\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003ccode\u003einermis\u003c\/code\u003e form retains the robust appearance of the species but has a much cleaner, more minimalist look due to its greatly reduced or absent spination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eParodia werneri\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003einermis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorticultural synonym:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNotocactus uebelmannianus\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003einermis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin of the form:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural cultivation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is native to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobular to slightly flattened body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossy, dark green epidermis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-defined ribs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-colored areoles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpines absent or greatly reduced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually solitary growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge flowers relative to the plant’s size, in shades of magenta, wine red, or purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers very bright light and may benefit from gentle direct sunlight. Specimens grown in a greenhouse must be gradually acclimatized to intense sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very airy, porous, and well-draining, with a significant mineral component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the active growing period; allow the substrate to dry out thoroughly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce watering considerably, especially if the plant is kept at lower temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers good air circulation and does not require high atmospheric humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e appreciates warm temperatures during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e we do not recommend exposing potted specimens to frost. Cold overwintering should only be carried out in dry, controlled conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e light to moderate during the active growing period, using a fertilizer intended for cacti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cem\u003eParodia werneri f. inermis\u003c\/em\u003e, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Cacti, Succulents and Adenium - SG MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering fast drainage and good root-system aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehorticultural form that is almost completely spineless;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003every clean and geometric appearance;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eglossy, dark green body;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emuch easier to handle than heavily spined forms;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003espectacular flowers in intense shades ranging from magenta to wine red;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einteresting combination of a minimalist appearance and highly colorful flowering;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for collections of unusual cacti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ccode\u003einermis\u003c\/code\u003e form is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the degree of spine reduction may vary between specimens. Some plants may have areoles that are completely free of spines, while others may occasionally develop very short spines. The plant is sold without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cactus body may show small scars, superficial spots, areas of corking, or other aesthetic imperfections resulting from growth, handling, transport, or acclimatization, without affecting the plant’s health or viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight including pot: 8 cm\u003cbr\u003eThe displayed price is for 1 pot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"5 cm pot","offer_id":49044230078790,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 cm pot","offer_id":49044230111558,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Notocactusuebelmannianus1_b97bdd4d-f7fc-47bd-8e7e-96da4ed2cecf.jpg?v=1705659242","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-cz\/products\/notocactus-uebelmannianus-f-inermis","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}