{"product_id":"acanthocalycium-glaucum","title":"Acanthocalycium glaucum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcanthocalycium glaucum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly decorative collector's cactus, appreciated for its slightly flattened, globular body, with a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eblue-green to glaucous gray\u003c\/strong\u003e color, and for its dark spines, which contrast elegantly with the plant's epidermis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a compact, sculptural appearance, with well-defined ribs and slightly fuzzy areoles. As it matures, it can produce attractive flowers, which usually appear in the upper part of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcanthocalycium glaucum\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\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e globular to slightly flattened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue-green, gray-green, with a glaucous appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRibs:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-defined, rounded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAreoles:\u003c\/strong\u003e light-colored, slightly fuzzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpines:\u003c\/strong\u003e long, rigid, dark brown to almost black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e cactus collections, decorative pots, greenhouses and very bright interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers plenty of light and can benefit from direct sun after gradual acclimatization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the active growing period; the substrate should be allowed to dry thoroughly between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very airy, predominantly mineral and with excellent drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers relatively dry air and good air circulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e grows well in warm conditions during the active growing period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e watering should be greatly reduced, especially if the plant is kept at lower temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e for plants grown in pots, we recommend protecting them from frost and from the combination of cold temperatures and wet substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, during the active growing period, with fertilizer for cacti and succulents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For optimal development, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Substrate for Cacti, Succulents \u0026amp; Adenium\u003c\/strong\u003e, an airy, well-drained mix suitable for plants sensitive to excess water. Its structure promotes rapid water drainage and maintains good 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\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edistinctive epidermis in blue-gray shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompact, sculptural appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edark, highly contrasting spines\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\u003eideal for collections of less common cacti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erelatively slow and easy-to-control growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emay produce decorative flowers at maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eattractive appearance throughout the year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape of the body, intensity of the glaucous color, number of ribs, and the length and color of the spines may naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome plants may have a more bluish appearance, while others may be more gray-green. The density of the spines and the proportion between the radial and central spines may also differ between specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants may have \u003cstrong\u003esmall scars, corky spots, scratches or other cosmetic imperfections\u003c\/strong\u003e resulting from growth, handling or transport. These aspects do not normally affect the plant's viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe plant is sold without flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"5 cm pot","offer_id":57406303797574,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/8dc30fbb-3a8a-4c21-9d22-1ac844e013b3.png?v=1789818317","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-dk\/products\/acanthocalycium-glaucum","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}