{"product_id":"astrophytum-capricorne-seeds","title":"Astrophytum capricorne - seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"expandable Description_Sheet_Cultivation_and_Propagation\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"expandable Description_Sheet_Cultivation_and_Propagation\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a popular summer-growing species of relatively easy cultivation.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is suited for sunny-brightly exposure, but can tolerate light shade. However it will do its best with lots of sun and become stressed with inadequate light which could result in poor growth and unnatural shape. It has a good heat tolerance.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWater regularly (about once a week) during the growing season and keep it completely dry during winter or when night temperatures remain below 10° C. Water it less than average if in bigger pots.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeed them once during the growing season with a fertilizer specifically formulated for cactus and succulents (high potash fertilizer with a dilute low nitrogen), including all micro nutrients and trace elements diluted to ½ the strength recommended on the label. They thrive in poor soils and need a limited supplies of fertilizer to avoid the plants developing excess vegetation, which is easily attacked by fungal diseases.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecial need:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is suited for airy exposures. Provide very good ventilation. Nearly all problems occur as a result of overwatering and poor ventilation, especially when weather conditions are dull and cool or very humid. ere.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt likes warmth (recommended minimum winter temperature 5° C) But plants kept perfectly dry can easily survive to light frost (it is reported hardy to -9 ° C for brief periods).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"expandable Description_Sheet_Cultivation_and_Propagation\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll seeds are fresh of this season and obtained from my personal collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(NOTE: cactus seeds could be sown in any season under control environment, however if you wanna go with nature then best time to sow the seeds is early spring\/summer ) (check my collection at https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/planetcactus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"expandable Description_Sheet_Cultivation_and_Propagation\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"expandable\" href=\"http:\/\/www.llifle.com\/Encyclopedia\/CACTI\/Family\/Cactaceae\/3564\/Astrophytum_capricorne#\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.llifle.com\/Encyclopedia\/CACTI\/Family\/Cactaceae\/3564\/Astrophytum_capricorne#\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"planetcactus","offers":[{"title":"25","offer_id":45514290626867,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":45514290659635,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":45514290692403,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/1911\/8899\/files\/20230620_162019_bd10d272-5ca4-40b1-ad54-9eefc930b7e2.jpg?v=1687980953","url":"https:\/\/www.planetcactus.ca\/products\/astrophytum-capricorne-seeds","provider":"Planetcactus ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}