{"product_id":"cactus-de-gradina-cu-fructe-si-frunze-comestibile-opuntia-humifusa-devils-tongue","title":"Garden cactus with edible fruits and leaves - Opuntia humifusa (Devil's Tongue)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpuntia humifusa - an endemic variety from the USA, where it naturally grows on the slopes of the \"Rocky Mountains\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its third year of life, the plant produces large, yellow flowers, which then turn into \u003cstrong\u003eedible fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e. After removing the spines, the pulp can be eaten, and the seeds can be roasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaves are also edible\u003c\/strong\u003e - young sections can be eaten as they are after removing the skin and spines, or they can be fried in oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a fast-growing plant - it practically doubles in size from one year to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt withstands temperatures down to -23 °C without any protection, even for long periods.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCultivation recommendations: It can be planted in the garden, but the soil in the planting area should be improved with sand and\/or gravel so that the roots have proper drainage. It does not tolerate excess water well. Like any cactus, it prefers a very sunny location - it does not tolerate overly shaded areas well.\u003cbr\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Specimens in stock do not have flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Plants may show scars at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"10.5 cm pot","offer_id":50574289600838,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/DFC1306E-3B25-497F-8165-F54CB53983D6.jpg?v=1761684154","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-de\/products\/cactus-de-gradina-cu-fructe-si-frunze-comestibile-opuntia-humifusa-devils-tongue","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}