{"product_id":"opuntia-pailana","title":"Opuntia pailana - cactus with white spines and sculptural form","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpuntia pailana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a cactus species native to Mexico, rarely found in trade but highly valued by collectors for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egraphic appearance and distinctive stem hue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The plant forms large, flat pads of a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ematte blue-green\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e color, covered with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eareoles bearing long, thin, yellow-brown spines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, giving it a wild and ornamental look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnder good light and warmth conditions, it can produce \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eyellow flowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, sometimes followed by small fruits. It is a plant with moderate to fast growth, ideal for desert-inspired gardens as well as for large pots placed in sunny spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eOpuntia pailana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e stem composed of flat, blue-green pads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpines:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e long, thin, golden-yellow, grouped on prominent areoles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e yellow, with a reddish center (rare blooming in cultivation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e small, round, sometimes edible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers direct light and sun exposure – essential for the bluish coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e optimal between 20–32°C; withstands down to approx. -2°C if kept dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e infrequent – the soil must dry out completely between waterings; minimal watering in the cold season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e very well drained – cactus soil mix with generous addition of sand or gravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e monthly during the warm season, with fertilizer for cacti and succulents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantages and uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Rare and decorative plant, ideal for collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Foliage with a blue-green shade, with strong visual impact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Suitable for dry gardens, large pots, or sunny terraces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Easy to maintain, with low water needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Creates an excellent contrast in arrangements with other succulents or decorative stones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot","offer_id":54814525817158,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/8267A6D9-98ED-4186-B9BB-7103C02ABB29.jpg?v=1752697306","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-es\/products\/opuntia-pailana","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}