{"product_id":"gymnocalycium-spegazzinii-armatum","title":"Gymnocalycium spegazzinii armatum","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eThe solitary and dense \u003cem\u003eGymnocalycium armatum\u003c\/em\u003e is native to Argentina and can grow about 3 to 4 centimeters in height. Belonging to the Cactaceae family, this flattened plant goes dormant in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven though the plant is a slow-growing cactus, it is eye pleasing to see its densely covered strong twisted spines that point sideways and downwards. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe open-petaled and funnel-shaped flowers are white and rose in color. These are produced in late spring. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering and Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater the plant abundantly in summers and minimally in winters. No matter what you do, never overwater. Feed \u003cem\u003eGymnocalycium armatum\u003c\/em\u003e with a high potassium fertilizer in summer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe role of the soil is to ensure that its excellent drainage system does not let the plant sit in soggy soil for more than a few hours after watering takes place. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a hardiness zone of 9b, \u003cem\u003eGymnocalycium armatum\u003c\/em\u003e has a frost tolerance of -3.8°C. The \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecactus \u003c\/span\u003eis resistant to frost and can survive if kept dry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cactus likes ample sunlight but not directly. It prefers to seek shade among shrubs and grasses and hence should be placed that way. Direct sunlight can lead to the loss of flowers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince \u003cem\u003eGymnocalycium armatum\u003c\/em\u003e produces offsets, it can be propagated through cuttings. For seeding, keep the seeds fresh by storing them in cold conditions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eGymnocalycium armatum\u003c\/em\u003e, you do not have to worry about where it should be planted. From patios to windowsills, simple gardens to terrace planters, this \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecactus \u003c\/span\u003ecan adapt to all kinds of subtle or fancy environments! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":50683077591126,"sku":"rda1791979301120","price":12.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8236\/5270\/files\/gymnocalycium-spegazzinii-armatum_1.jpg?v=1791979307","url":"https:\/\/cottondriftclad.shop\/products\/gymnocalycium-spegazzinii-armatum","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}