{"product_id":"odontophorus-nanus","title":"Odontophorus nanus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe compact and dwarf Odontophorus nanus have leaves that are both thick and soft. It is native to the Western and Northern Cape of South Africa and can grow under 6 inches in height. Belonging to the Aizoaceae family, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eplant goes dormant in summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdontophorus nanus is a slow-growing succulent. However, once they do grow, the wait is worth it because of their appearance and overall look.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its bloom time in late winter and early spring, you will see the growth of flowers that are light yellowish brown, cream, and sometimes even white. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering and Feeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring through autumn, water regularly. Water minimally or not at all during winter. Feed only once during the growing season with a fertilizer that includes all micronutrients and is poor in nitrogen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdontophorus nanus is prone to root rot and hence, good drainage is a must. While it will not die in a poor soil mix, give it sandy-gritty soil for best results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the plant is flexible when it comes to temperatures, it prefers a bright situation at all times of the year. This is seen in its frost tolerance of -5°C and hardiness zone of 9a to 11. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Odontophorus nanus will not do too well without bright and direct sunlight. Protect it from sun exposure during peak hours in the summer by providing partial shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePropagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can either seed in spring or use cuttings for propagation. A top is to ensure that while sowing the cutting, it is upright so that the roots can grow downward. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdontophorus nanus is a rare specie of plant and is not easily available everywhere. What makes it so special is its ability to grow at the same pace both indoors and outdoors.\u003cbr\u003e\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":50683136376918,"sku":"lon1791979849133","price":7.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8236\/5270\/files\/odontophorus-nanus_1.jpg?v=1791979855","url":"https:\/\/cottondriftclad.shop\/products\/odontophorus-nanus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}