{"product_id":"matucana-haynii","title":"Matucana haynii – Peruvian cactus with spectacular flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatucana haynii\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cactus native to the mountainous regions of Peru, appreciated for its globular to short cylindrical body and dense spination, which gives it a highly decorative appearance. As the plant matures, the stem may elongate while retaining its well-defined ribs and spine-covered areoles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species exhibits significant natural variability, with several subspecies recognized. It is an interesting collector's cactus, valued both for its spination and for the characteristic flowering of the genus \u003cem\u003eMatucana\u003c\/em\u003e.\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\u003eAccepted botanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMatucana haynii\u003c\/em\u003e (Otto ex Salm-Dyck) Britton \u0026amp; Rose\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 Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: perennial succulent cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobular body when young, becoming more elongated as it matures\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\u003eAreoles with dense spination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appearance and density of the spines may vary between specimens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\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 with gentle or filtered direct sunlight. Plants 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 well-drained and porous, with a significant mineral component.\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 out thoroughly between waterings. Excess water must be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e during the cold season, watering should be reduced considerably, and the plant should be kept in a bright, well-ventilated space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e potted plants should be protected from frost and, especially, from the combination of low temperatures and wet substrate.\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 optimal drainage and healthy root development, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Cacti, Succulents and Adenium - SG MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eView product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eSubstrate for Cacti, Succulents and Adenium - SG MIX\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\u003especies native to the mountainous regions of Peru;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edense and highly decorative spination;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe plant's appearance gradually changes as it matures;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eexhibits interesting natural variability;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for collections of South American cacti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📌 \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant's shape, length, spine color and density may naturally vary from one specimen to another. The plant is sold without flowers. Following handling, transport or acclimatization to new growing conditions, the plant may develop minor scars, superficial spots or damaged spines, without affecting its health, viability or development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe displayed price is for one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"5 cm pot","offer_id":57110225748294,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/matucanahaynei.png?v=1786473994","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-mt\/products\/matucana-haynii","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}