{"product_id":"hoodia-gordonii","title":"Hoodia gordonii - Rare cactus-like succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoodia gordonii\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unusual succulent native to the arid regions of South Africa and Namibia, prized for its upright, fleshy, spiny stems that resemble a cactus. Although it looks very much like a cactus, it belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eApocynaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family, not the Cactaceae family. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder favorable conditions, the plant can produce large, fleshy flowers in shades of beige-pink, reddish brown to purple, with a very distinctive appearance. 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For Hoodia, it is important that the substrate can dry quickly and completely between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eView product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eunusual, cactus-like appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican species adapted to very arid environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esculptural, deeply textured stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elarge, unusual flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea less commonly found collector’s plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erequires little watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuited to succulent and Stapeliaceae collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebecomes more branched and spectacular as it matures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is sold exclusively for ornamental use and cultivation. It is not certified for consumption or medicinal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is very sensitive to excess water, especially at low temperatures. The stems may have small scars, corky areas, or other cosmetic imperfections resulting from growth and handling, which do not normally affect the plant’s viability. The plant is sold without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"8 cm pot","offer_id":46486756753734,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/HoodiaGordonii3-1.jpg?v=1680424679","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-pt\/products\/hoodia-gordonii","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}