{"product_id":"astrophytum-capricorne","title":"Astrophytum capricorne - rare cactus with twisted spines and spectacular yellow flowers","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstrophytum capricorne\u003c\/i\u003e, also known as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Capricorn cactus\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a species native to Mexico, highly valued for its distinctive appearance. The body is globular or slightly cylindrical, dark green, marked by wide ribs, sprinkled with fine white dots. What makes it unique are the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elong, thin, twisted spines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which resemble the horns of an animal. In summer, the plant produces \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elarge yellow flowers with a red-orange center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, of great decorative value.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Astrophytum capricorne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Arid regions of Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Globular–cylindrical cactus, small to medium size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStem:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Dark green, with wide ribs, covered with white dots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpines:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Long, thin, twisted, resembling horns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Large, yellow, with a red center, appearing in summer on mature plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prefers direct sun or very bright light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Very well drained, sandy-stony, special for cacti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Low; let the soil dry completely between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWintering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cold and dry period, at 5–10°C, essential for abundant flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tolerates down to about 0°C for short periods, but protected wintering is recommended in Romania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRare, spectacular cactus with unique twisted spines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eImpressive flowering, with large, yellow, contrasting flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for cactus collections and desert showcases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHardy, drought-resistant, and easy to care for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHeight with pot included approx. 6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is sold without flowers! The displayed price is for 1 pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"5 cm pot","offer_id":47020489113926,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/29437.jpg?v=1680760321","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-pt\/products\/astrophytum-capricorne","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}