{"product_id":"mini-cactus","title":"Mini Cactus Lucky Dip","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*You'll receive one plant at random from the selection we have in the shop at the time.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOf the family cactaceae (from the Greel κάκτος, originally meaning cardoon)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCactus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to the Americas, from Patagonia in the South to Western Canada in the North\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17153,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description\"}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCacti are extremely well-adapted to survive in desert environments where few living things make their homes, retaining water and collecting any sudden rainfall quickly with extensive but shallow roots. Thanks to this they are very low-maintenance as houseplants; as long as they have enough light and not too much water they will be quite happy to sit on your windowsill or shelf. These adorable spiky, fluffy or spiny friends will be sure to liven up your space with a low time commitment, perfect for houseplant newbies and those with overflowing forests alike!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17153,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThrives best in bright light; will love your brightest windowsill (try South-facing if in doubt!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17153,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description\"}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAllow all the soil to dry out between watering; if the plant becomes crispy it may have too much sun and too little water; if it starts to grow mushy or rot at the roots, likely too much water and too little sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17153,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLow humidity is perfect for cacti; a hose down to clean now and again is fine as long as the plant dries and doesn't sit damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17153,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description\"}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNeeds a well-draining pot and potting mix; look for specific 'cacti and succulent' soils with plenty of sand and other well-draining materials. Only repot if absolutely necessary: use the next size pot up, repot in the spring, and no more frequently than every three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17153,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFeed every two months in the growing season, and every three in autumn and winter. Use 'cactus' labelled feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17153,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description\"}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLikes temperatures of 10-28°C; on the warmer end in spring-summer and preferably around12°C in its autumn-winter dormancy period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17153,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThese plants are not toxic but the more spiky varieties can hurt pets and small humans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17153,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17153,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSome cacti produce pups- so keep an eye out for miniature versions of your plant growing off the stem or out of the root which you could propagate!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"5.5cm","offer_id":42877224845565,"sku":"1860346830961","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"-","offer_id":42982236750077,"sku":"5261346830961","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/mini-cactus-648211.jpg?v=1663166445","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/mini-cactus","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}