{"product_id":"cumulopuntia-pentlandii","title":"Cumulopuntia pentlandii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCumulopuntia boliviana\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact and hardy Andean cactus, currently also known as \u003cstrong\u003eCumulopuntia pentlandii\u003c\/strong\u003e, native to Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwestern Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a compact succulent cactus adapted to dry mountainous conditions and intense sun exposure. It forms short, thick segments that gradually group into dense clumps, while the surface is protected by prominent spines. In horticultural literature, local common names such as \u003cstrong\u003eCopana, Espina, Kepo, and Puscaya\u003c\/strong\u003e are also documented for \u003cem\u003eCumulopuntia boliviana\u003c\/em\u003e.\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\u003eAccepted name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCumulopuntia pentlandii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant horticultural synonym:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCumulopuntia boliviana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther historical synonyms:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOpuntia boliviana\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTephrocactus bolivianus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal common names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copana, Espina, Kepo, Puscaya\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 succulent cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwestern Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, clumping growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort, fleshy segments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProminent spines, variable in length and density\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay form dense groups over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally adapted to dry mountainous areas, including very high elevations. LLIFLE mentions populations from approximately 2,000 to 4,400 m above sea level.\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 a very bright position and direct sunlight. Plants previously grown in a greenhouse should be gradually acclimatized to intense sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very mineral-based, airy, and excellently drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the active period; the substrate should be allowed to dry completely or almost completely between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers dry air and good ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep it much drier, especially at low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e light feeding during the active season, using a fertilizer intended for cacti and succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e it originates from cold Andean regions and tolerates low temperatures better than many tropical cacti, but when grown in a pot, we recommend protecting it from severe frost and, especially, from the combination of cold and moisture. We would not indicate an exact minimum temperature without reliable data for the commercially available form.\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 \u003cem\u003eCumulopuntia pentlandii\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eCumulopuntia boliviana\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.\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\u003ea cactus native to the high regions of the Andes;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompact growth and a robust appearance;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eshort segments that can form dense clumps;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edecorative and variable spines;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003every well adapted to sunlight and dry conditions;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ean interesting choice for Opuntioideae and South American cactus collections.\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 segments, as well as the density and length of the spines, may naturally vary from one specimen to another. The plant may show small scars, superficial spots, areas of lignification, or broken or missing spines as a result of growth, handling, transport, or adaptation to new environmental conditions, without affecting the plant’s viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHeight including pot: 8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"5.5 cm pot","offer_id":57204531331398,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/2def7e71-a8e8-46a2-b24f-7293484e5045.png?v=1787777251","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-dk\/products\/cumulopuntia-pentlandii","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}