{"product_id":"mix-cactus-succulentes","title":"Cactus and succulent mix — H5-10 cm | Pot Ø5,5 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"mix-cactus-succulentes\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌵 Mixed cacti and succulents • 🎨 Varied shapes and textures • ☀️ Bright light • 💧 Very infrequent watering • 🧪 Ideal for terrariums • 🔢 3 quantities to choose from\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis assortment combines \u003cstrong\u003eminiature cacti and succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e in a single batch, delivered in 5.5 cm Ø nursery pots and measuring 5 to 10 cm tall. Ribbed spines, fleshy rosettes, bead-like leaves, and white fuzz come together in a selection from the \u003cstrong\u003earid regions of the Americas, South Africa, and Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e, within the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cactus-succulentes\"\u003eCacti \u0026amp; Succulents\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe appeal of this mix lies in the complementary textures: the geometric rigidity of cacti contrasts with the softness of rosettes, whereas a batch from a single family creates a more uniform effect. Since their water and light requirements are almost identical, they can be grown together without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBoth cacti and succulents require as much light as possible. In insufficient light, cacti become pointed and stretched, while rosettes loosen—both are permanent deformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to direct sun — a south- or west-facing windowsill, without curtains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e windowsill, bright desk, conservatory, open terrarium — also on a sheltered balcony from June to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 30 °C during growth — a cool winter rest between 8 and 12 °C intensifies colors and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e highly draining cactus potting mix, amended with coarse sand or pumice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBoth families have exactly the same light requirements: there is no need to separate them or orient them differently within a composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eIn a 5.5 cm Ø pot, the volume of substrate is very small and dries quickly, but excess water remains far more dangerous than forgetting to water. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is essential in such a small container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very infrequent — every 2 to 3 weeks from April to September, briefly soaking the pot and then allowing it to drain completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e almost complete pause — water at most once a month, or not at all if the room is cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in a saucer or closed decorative pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves and spines:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep dry — water that collects in the center of a rosette or at the base of a cactus causes rapid rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e half-strength cactus fertilizer, once a month from May to August only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e after one year, in a barely wider pot, using thick gloves for the cacti.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eSoft, translucent lower leaves on a succulent or a dark, soft base on a cactus: in both cases, the message is the same—space out the waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe combination of the two families is precisely what makes a composition easy to read: without textural contrast, a group of succulents looks like a uniform mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an open terrarium,\u003c\/strong\u003e arrange the plants on a bed of light-colored gravel, alternating a rigid form with a soft one—the alternation adds rhythm to the overall composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a composed tray,\u003c\/strong\u003e group twelve plants on a large saucer with sand and a few pebbles—the composition can be moved as one unit and looks like a miniature landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo fill out an existing arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/mini-cactus-assortiment\"\u003eassorted mini cacti\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/mix-succulentes-miniatures\"\u003eminiature succulents\u003c\/a\u003e in the same 5.5 cm Ø size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a ready-to-display finish,\u003c\/strong\u003e transfer them into identical \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/petits-formats\"\u003esmall-format decorative pots\u003c\/a\u003e — the uniformity of the containers highlights the diversity of the plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe 5.5 cm Ø nursery pots fit directly into most 6 to 7 cm Ø decorative pots, avoiding the need to handle the cacti upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater by soaking rather than from above:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 5.5 cm pot, water poured onto the surface runs off without moistening the root ball and collects in the center of the rosettes. Place the pot in a shallow amount of water for two minutes, then allow it to drain completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle cacti with a strip of newspaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e folded into a band and wrapped around the plant, it creates an effective handle without crushing the ribs or driving the spines into your gloves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive them a cool, dry winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e kept for two to three months between 8 and 12 °C without watering, the rosettes tighten and develop their most intense colors, while most cacti flower the following spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e mixed assortment of mini cacti and succulents\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamilies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactaceae, Crassulaceae, Asphodelaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e arid regions of Central and South America, South Africa, and Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize upon delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H5 to 10 cm | Pot Ø5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6, 12, or 18 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very infrequent, by soaking, with the substrate dry throughout its depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerates dry air, no misting\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e cactus-specific, highly draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e very slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic, but prickly spines should be kept out of reach of young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desert chic \/ Minimalist \/ Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach batch is unique: the ratio of cacti to succulents, species, and colors vary according to the nursery's seasonal availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"6 plants","offer_id":57278099915017,"sku":"53525","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 plants","offer_id":57297917739273,"sku":"53526","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 plants","offer_id":57297917772041,"sku":"53598","price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/mix-cactus-et-succulentes-h5-10-cm-pot-oe55-cm-verdeia-6748568.jpg?v=1788229818","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/cactus-and-succulent-mix","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}