{"product_id":"opuntia-brasiliensis","title":"Opuntia brasiliensis - Tree cactus with flat segments and edible fruits","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpuntia brasiliensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, currently also botanically known as \u003cstrong\u003eBrasiliopuntia brasiliensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a cactus with an unusual and highly decorative appearance, valued for its upright, shrubby to tree-like growth habit and for the combination of cylindrical stems and flat, green lateral segments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it matures, the plant can develop a well-defined trunk and a branched crown, taking on the appearance of a small exotic tree. It is suitable for cactus collections, greenhouses, sunny terraces during the warm season, or very bright interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature specimens can produce yellow to yellow-orange flowers, followed by decorative fruits that are considered edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOpuntia brasiliensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccepted botanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrasiliopuntia brasiliensis\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, shrubby to tree-like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright, branched\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e cylindrical, progressively becoming woody\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLateral segments:\u003c\/strong\u003e flat, green, elliptic to elongated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpines:\u003c\/strong\u003e present in areoles, with variable density\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate to vigorous under favorable conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellow to yellow-orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e fleshy, decorative; may be edible on mature specimens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e cactus collections, greenhouses, terraces, and very bright spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing 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 direct sun after gradual acclimatization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e limited to moderate; 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, mineral-based, and well drained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers dry to moderate air and good air circulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e enjoys warmth during the active growth period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e watering should be significantly 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 potted plants must be protected from frost and prolonged cold periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e light feeding during the active period, using fertilizer for cacti and succulents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e can be shortened or shaped to maintain its form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For optimal development, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Cactus, Succulent \u0026amp; Adenium Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, an airy and well-drained mix suitable for plants sensitive to excess water. Its structure promotes rapid water drainage and good root oxygenation.\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\u003eupright, architectural growth habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecan eventually develop the appearance of a small tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eunusual combination of cylindrical stems and flat segments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003evigorous growth under good conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eattractive yellow flowers at maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emature specimens can produce decorative and edible fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eexotic and highly distinctive appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for collections of Opuntia and larger cacti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeach specimen may develop its own branching pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape, degree of branching, segment length, and spine density may naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe segments may show \u003cstrong\u003esmall scars, spots, scratches, or corky areas\u003c\/strong\u003e resulting from growth, handling, or transport. These features do not normally affect the plant's viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the fruits of mature specimens are considered edible, the plants sold by Secret Garden are sold exclusively as ornamental plants and are not certified for food consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot","offer_id":57406857380166,"sku":null,"price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/2DB97DC0-6F7D-4EB0-9477-59551C057F15.png?v=1789812074","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-lt\/products\/opuntia-brasiliensis","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}