{"product_id":"gymnocalycium-baldianum-mix-cu-flori","title":"Gymnocalycium baldianum mix D8","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGymnocalycium baldianum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, also known as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChinese flowering cactus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a globular cactus species native to Argentina, popular for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecompact shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eeasy care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003espectacular flowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in various shades of red, pink, or violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e🔹 Botanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A small cactus with a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003espherical or slightly flattened body\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, dark green to bluish-green, with a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ediameter of 6–10 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eat maturity. It does not develop aggressive spines, making it easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRibs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It has \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8–12 rounded ribs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, separated by deep grooves. The areoles are small and evenly spaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpines:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Thin, curved, white-yellowish or gray, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enon-aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, arranged radially around the areoles (4–8 radial spines, with no prominent central spines).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Large, cup-shaped, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epink, deep red, violet, or white\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, appearing in spring or summer from the upper part of the plant. The flowers are sometimes fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e🔹 Recommended growing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prefers \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efiltered sunlight or bright indirect light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It can also be kept in direct sunlight, but exposure should be increased gradually to prevent the epidermis from burning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Well-drained, sandy, or rocky. A substrate for cacti and succulents, amended with perlite or gravel, is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Minimal. Water \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eonly when the substrate is completely dry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Stop watering completely during the cold season, especially if the plant is kept in a cool place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prefers moderate temperatures. It can tolerate \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elow temperatures (even close to 0°C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e if kept dry during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e During the growing season, a liquid fertilizer for cacti can be applied once a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It begins to flower at a young age if provided with good light and a dormant period during the cold season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It can be propagated from seeds or by separating any basal offsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGymnocalycium baldianum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a perfect plant for succulent and cactus collections, as well as for beginners, thanks to its easy care. Its colorful and abundant flowering makes it an excellent choice for plant lovers seeking compact plants with a strong decorative impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe plant is sold without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"8.5 cm pot","offer_id":49487930917190,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/4E12AC39-B89F-48C0-82C1-C865F4D81026.jpg?v=1746803693","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-de\/products\/gymnocalycium-baldianum-mix-cu-flori","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}