{"product_id":"acanthocalycium-glaucum","title":"Acanthocalycium glaucum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcanthocalycium glaucum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is commonly known as ‘Red Tom Thumb’. It can reach up to the height of 15 cm and belongs to the Cactaceae family. Having an origin in Bolivia, this summer-dormant plant is a solitary flat globular shape to a briefly elongated cactus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcanthocalycium glaucum\u003c\/em\u003e has a slow growth rate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eAcanthocalycium\u003c\/em\u003e genus is well-known for its blooms. The cacti bloom in the spring and continue to bloom until the summer, producing orange flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering and Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcanthocalycium\u003c\/em\u003e genus plants require moderate watering and should be watered every three to four days during the summer. Reduce watering to once a week or less in the winter. Do not overwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWell-drained soil is ideal for the Red tom thumb cactus. Repotting is best done early in the growing season (spring) or late in the season (summer). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis attractive plant is not frost-hardy. It has a frost tolerance of - 4° C (24.8° F) and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcanthocalycium glaucum\u003c\/em\u003e, like many other cacti, thrives in full sun. Place them in an open, airy area that receives full sun exposure throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe cactus can be grown from seed. Growing cactus from seed can be a thrilling experience as you watch the tiny seedlings change appearance so quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red tom thumb cactus is the best succulent for your home as well as office. This beautiful plant will make you fall in love with them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":50683067138134,"sku":"ozz1791979170957","price":12.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8236\/5270\/files\/acanthocalycium-glaucum_1.jpg?v=1791979175","url":"https:\/\/cottondriftclad.shop\/products\/acanthocalycium-glaucum","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}