{"product_id":"opuntia-rubescens-consolea","title":"Consolea rubescens (Opuntia rubescens) – Road Kill Cactus","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsolea rubescens\u003c\/strong\u003e (frequently synonymous with \u003cem\u003eOpuntia rubescens\u003c\/em\u003e), commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eRoad Kill Cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSour Pricklypear\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a tree cactus native to the Caribbean (Puerto Rico, the Lesser Antilles, and the Virgin Islands). The name “Road Kill” comes from its flat, elongated pads (cladodes), which look slightly “crushed” and can appear as if they had been run over by a car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt forms a cylindrical trunk that can become woody over time, with lateral branches made up of flat, oval or lance-shaped pads. These are a deep green that may take on a reddish hue in strong sunlight or on young plants (hence the epithet \u003cem\u003erubescens\u003c\/em\u003e = turning red). When grown in a pot, it stays a moderate size; in its natural habitat, it can reach several meters. The flowers are yellow-orange and may turn red, followed by reddish fruits. Many cultivated specimens have almost no large spines, but may have fine glochids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree-like or shrubby growth, with elongated flat pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive “Road Kill” appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant and easy to care for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow-orange flowers (under good conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for full sun and large pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun, as much as possible. At least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for compact growth and good coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Warm. In Romania, it is grown in a pot; overwinter indoors above 8–10°C (sensitive to temperatures below 5°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very infrequent. Let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Almost none in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Extremely well-draining, suitable for cacti and succulents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot\u003c\/strong\u003e: With good drainage holes; it prefers to be slightly pot-bound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended soil mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSecret Garden professional soil mix for cacti, succulents, and Adenium – SG Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn excellent choice for a sunny terrace or balcony, or a bright indoor space. A sculptural accent for cactus and succulent collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 35 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot","offer_id":41832793669830,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/Opuntiarubescensconsolea_RoadKillCactus_20deca5e-4b2d-469d-9d91-834d363b4247.jpg?v=1792591428","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-lt\/products\/opuntia-rubescens-consolea","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}