{"product_id":"melocactus-matanzanus-d10","title":"Melocactus matanzanus - collector’s plant with ornamental cephalium","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelocactus matanzanus\u003c\/b\u003e is a cactus species native to Cuba, prized for its unique shape and the development of a \u003cb\u003edistinctive cephalium\u003c\/b\u003e at maturity. This plant is perfect for cactus collectors and succulent lovers thanks to its spectacular and easily recognizable appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Needs plenty of light, preferably direct sunlight or bright partial shade. Insufficient light can affect its growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Water moderately during the warm season, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. In the cold season (fall-winter), watering should be reduced drastically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Prefers temperatures between \u003cb\u003e20-30°C\u003c\/b\u003e, but does not tolerate cold below \u003cb\u003e10°C\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Well-draining, sandy soil or a special mix for cacti and succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/b\u003e Cactus fertilizer can be applied once a month during the growing season (spring-summer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is one of the few cactus species that develops a \u003cb\u003ecephalium\u003c\/b\u003e, a distinctive and fascinating feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt requires more attention than other cacti, especially with regard to drainage and minimum temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt can be grown in decorative pots, but must be given sufficient light to maintain its characteristic shape and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelocactus matanzanus\u003c\/b\u003e is an impressive exotic plant, perfect for cactus enthusiasts and anyone looking for a special specimen for their collection.\u003cbr\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 12 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant may or may not be flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"10.5 cm pot","offer_id":54411351032134,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/33875.jpg?v=1745530639","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-lu\/products\/melocactus-matanzanus-d10","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}