{"product_id":"escobaria-missouriensis-var-compacta","title":"Escobaria missouriensis var. compacta – Missouri Foxtail Cactus, miniature frost-hardy cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEscobaria missouriensis var. compacta\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eMissouri Foxtail Cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a small cactus native to the central regions of the United States. 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water only after the substrate has dried out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerates low temperatures very well, but requires dry substrate during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e occasionally in spring and summer, using a fertilizer for cacti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For healthy growth and a strong root system, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Cacti, Succulents and Adenium – SG MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e, formulated for excellent drainage and optimal root aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eView the product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\"\u003ehttps:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/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\u003eone of the most cold-hardy cactus species;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003espectacular flowering, with large flowers relative to the plant’s size;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompact growth habit, ideal for collections and rock gardens;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erequires very little maintenance;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for both container cultivation and xeriscape gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📌 \u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eFollowing handling, transportation, or adaptation to new environmental conditions, the cactus may develop minor cosmetic imperfections or superficial scars, without affecting the plant’s health or growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is sold without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"5 cm pot","offer_id":57073562026310,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/Escobaria_missouriensis.jpg?v=1785950757","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-be\/products\/escobaria-missouriensis-var-compacta","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}