{"product_id":"pseudoespostoa-melanostele","title":"Pseudoespostoa melanostele - columnar cactus with silvery appearance","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePseudoespostoa melanostele\u003c\/i\u003e is a striking columnar cactus, native to Peru, valued for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etall stems covered with silky white-silver hairs, contrasting with the dark areoles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which give it an elegant and exotic appearance. Under optimal conditions, it can also produce large white flowers with a subtle fragrance, followed by attractive fruits. It is a collector’s species, highly sought after among enthusiasts of rare cacti.\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 Pseudoespostoa melanostele\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 Peru (Andes, arid areas)\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 Columnar, green in color, covered with silky white hairs; distinct dark 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 Fine, partially hidden by white hairs\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, white, nocturnal, strongly scented\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 Direct sun or very strong light\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 Special cactus substrate, very well drained\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\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Optimal 20–30°C; tolerates about 5–7°C during dry rest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Slow; mature specimens can reach several meters in their natural habitat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy choose it:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eElegant appearance with a remarkable silver-black contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRare collector’s plant, very decorative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDrought resistant and easy to care for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCan become spectacular over time through columnar growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight including pot approx. 8 cm\u003cbr\u003ePlant sold without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"5 cm pot","offer_id":55109165023558,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/768768C3-5439-4726-A3ED-56740512A333.jpg?v=1758227006","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-cz\/products\/pseudoespostoa-melanostele","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}