{"product_id":"frailea-alacriportana","title":"Frailea alacriportana, a miniature cactus with yellow flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrailea alacriportana\u003c\/strong\u003e is a horticultural name still frequently used for a miniature South American cactus, currently considered a synonym of the accepted species \u003cstrong\u003eFrailea gracillima\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a small cactus with a globular to elongated-cylindrical body, marked by ribs and covered with fine spines. Over time, it may produce lateral offsets and form small clusters. Its compact size and delicate appearance make it especially suitable for collections of miniature cacti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the distinctive features of the genus \u003cem\u003eFrailea\u003c\/em\u003e is the behavior of its flowers: they are relatively large compared with the plant, intensely \u003cstrong\u003eyellow\u003c\/strong\u003e, but need sufficient warmth and light to open fully. Under certain conditions, the flowers may remain closed and self-pollinate—a phenomenon known as \u003cstrong\u003ecleistogamy\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌵 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccepted name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFrailea gracillima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial name \/ synonym:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFrailea alacriportana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomic synonym:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFrailea gracillima\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003ealacriportana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America; \u003cem\u003eF. gracillima\u003c\/em\u003e is native from Paraguay to southern Brazil and Uruguay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: miniature succulent cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobular to elongated-cylindrical body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-defined ribs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, numerous spines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay produce lateral offsets and form clusters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow flowers, large in relation to the size of the body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers may exhibit cleistogamy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌞 Growing conditions and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers a very bright position. It can tolerate direct sunlight after gradual acclimatization, but small plants should be protected from extreme overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-drained and airy. Although it is a cactus, \u003cem\u003eFrailea\u003c\/em\u003e should not be treated exactly like an extreme desert species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the active period, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings. Compared with many desert cacti, it appreciates somewhat more consistent moisture during the growing period, without waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce watering considerably, especially if the plant is kept at lower temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers warmth during the active period, but the combination of excessive temperatures, stagnant moisture and poor ventilation should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e warmth and intense light encourage the flowers to open. In the absence of suitable conditions, the buds may self-pollinate without opening fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e exposure to frost is not recommended. When grown in Romania, the plant should be overwintered in a protected, bright and dry space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For \u003cem\u003eFrailea gracillima\u003c\/em\u003e, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Cacti, Succulents and Adenium - SG MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e, an airy mix with rapid drainage, suitable for growing cacti in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eProfessional Substrate for Cacti, Succulents and Adenium - SG MIX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eminiature cactus, suitable for collections with limited space;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edelicate body covered with fine spines;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emay form small clusters through branching;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eproduces surprisingly large yellow flowers in relation to the plant;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe flowers open under favorable warmth and light conditions;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eexhibits the interesting phenomenon of cleistogamy;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edistinctive South American species for collections of miniature cacti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape, size, body color and spine density may naturally vary between specimens. Cacti may have small scars, superficial spots, areas of lignification, broken spines or missing spines as a result of growth, handling and transport, without affecting the plant’s viability.\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":57127354302790,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/7AD9BAC8-E5CE-4A3C-8B0A-E8AEB972312F.jpg?v=1786105939","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-bg\/products\/frailea-alacriportana","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}