{"product_id":"mammillaria-matudae","title":"Mammillaria matudae - Columnar cactus with pink flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMammillaria matudae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a collectible Mexican cactus, prized for its elegant cylindrical shape, covered with dense areoles and fine, white to grayish-white spines. As it matures, the plant becomes more elongated and may produce side shoots, eventually forming decorative clusters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering is one of its main attractions: the flowers usually appear near the tip, arranged in a circle, in shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epink to magenta-pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, contrasting beautifully with the green epidermis and light-colored spines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌵 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMammillaria matudae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perennial cactus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e initially compact, then cylindrical and elongated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStem:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e green, covered with tubercles and regularly arranged areoles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e numerous, fine, whitish to grayish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e small to medium, pink to magenta-pink\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e usually in the warm season, once the plant is mature enough\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e moderate for a cactus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may produce side shoots and form clusters over time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cactus collections, pots, greenhouses, and very bright interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers very bright light and can tolerate direct sun with gradual acclimation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e moderate during the active growing season; water thoroughly, then let the substrate dry out completely\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e very porous, mineral, and fast-draining\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers dry air and good ventilation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers high temperatures during the active growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e keep almost completely dry, especially if temperatures are low\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can tolerate temperatures around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-4°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for short periods if the substrate is completely dry, but protection from frost is recommended when grown in a pot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e light, in spring and summer, with fertilizer for cacti and succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 For optimal growth, we recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecret Garden Cactus, Succulent \u0026amp; Adenium Substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an airy, well-draining mix suitable for plants sensitive to excess water. Its structure promotes rapid water drainage and maintains good root aeration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e➡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView product:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor specimens grown in more humid conditions or in large pots, the mix can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epumice, volcanic lava, or other mineral components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for even faster drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelegant cylindrical form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine, light-colored spines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003espectacular pink blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emay form decorative clusters over time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003erelatively good growth for a collector’s cactus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuitable for Mammillaria collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequires little water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edecorative appearance all year round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant’s shape, spine density, and flower color intensity may naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stem may have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall scars, dry patches, or signs of growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially on mature specimens. As long as these areas are firm and dry, they are mainly cosmetic and do not normally affect the plant’s viability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe plant is sold without flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"5.5 cm pot","offer_id":57681255334214,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/mamillaria.jpg?v=1792693086","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-pt\/products\/mammillaria-matudae","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}