{"product_id":"opuntia-tomentosa","title":"Opuntia tomentosa - edible fruits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpuntia tomentosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the \"Velvety Tree Pear\" or \"Woollyjoint Pricklypear,\" is a cactus native to Mexico, notable for its segmented stems in cladodes covered with soft hairs, giving it a velvety appearance. Its spines and small sharp glochids protect the plant from predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, red-orange in color, are striking and appear in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, oval-cylindrical in shape, measure 4-6 cm in diameter and are covered with a velvety skin, ranging from green to dark red. They are edible, with a sweet-tart taste, and are used in jams and juices. They are rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, offering health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpuntia tomentosa grows in the arid and semi-arid regions of Mexico, being drought-resistant and adapted to well-drained soils. It is a valuable species, providing food and shelter for local wildlife and used both for consumption and ornamental purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 20 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"10 cm pot (1 plant\/pot)","offer_id":50578415550790,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 cm pot (2 plants\/pot)","offer_id":50578846187846,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Opuntia_tomentosa.jpg?v=1728641514","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-es\/products\/opuntia-tomentosa","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}