{"product_id":"mini-cactus-assortiment","title":"Assorted mini cacti — H5-10 cm | Pot Ø5,5 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"mini-cactus-set\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌵 Assortment of various species • 🪴 Miniature Ø5.5 cm size • ☀️ Bright light • 💧 Very infrequent watering • 🎁 Ideal as a gift • 🔢 6 quantities to choose from\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis assortment brings together \u003cstrong\u003emini cacti\u003c\/strong\u003e from several species, supplied in Ø5.5 cm growing pots and measuring 5 to 10 cm tall. Columnar, spherical, ribbed, or covered in white down, they come from the \u003cstrong\u003earid regions of Central and South America\u003c\/strong\u003e and join the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cactus-succulentes\"\u003eCacti \u0026amp; succulents\u003c\/a\u003e selection in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eTheir appeal lies in their diversity: each batch combines different forms, making it possible to create a row on a windowsill, fill a tray, or decorate a terrarium with a single order. Quantities range from 3 plants for a gift to 18 plants for a complete arrangement.\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\u003eCacti require as much bright light as possible. In insufficient light, they become etiolated, producing pale, thin growth at the top—a permanent deformation that can never be corrected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to direct sun — south- or west-facing windowsill, without a sheer curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e windowsill, bright desk, conservatory, open terrarium — also 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 encourages flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-draining specialist cactus soil, mixed with coarse sand or pumice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA cactus that becomes thinner towards the top is lacking light: the section that has already stretched will remain that way; only subsequent growth will regain a normal diameter once the plant receives better light.\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 Ø5.5 cm 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 stagnant water in a saucer or closed decorative pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e no requirements; never mist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e half-strength cactus fertiliser, once a month from May to August only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e after one year into a barely wider pot, using thick gloves or a folded strip of newspaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe base of older cacti becoming brown and hard is a normal process of lignification; a soft, dark base, however, indicates rot caused by excess water.\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\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe strength of this format lies in repetition: arranged in a row or grouped together, mini cacti create a collector’s display that a single plant can never achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a windowsill display,\u003c\/strong\u003e arrange batches of 9 to 18 plants in a tight row inside identical \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/petits-formats\"\u003esmall decorative pots\u003c\/a\u003e — the uniformity of the containers highlights the diversity of the forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an open terrarium,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/mix-10-succulentes-5-5cm-7cm\"\u003eMix of 10 succulents\u003c\/a\u003e in the same Ø5.5 cm size — rigid ribs and fleshy leaves create two complementary textures on a bed of gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a decorative tray,\u003c\/strong\u003e group six to nine plants on a wide saucer with pale sand — the arrangement can be moved as one unit and reads like a miniature landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a ready-to-give gift,\u003c\/strong\u003e the batch of 3 plants fits inside a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-gabriel-rond-blanc-ceramique-14cm\"\u003ematte white Ø14 cm Gabriel decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e — three cacti in one container create an instant mini garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe Ø5.5 cm growing pots fit as they are inside most Ø6 to 7 cm decorative pots, so there is no need to handle the cacti when repotting.\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. Place the pot in a shallow amount of water for two minutes, then allow it to drain completely before putting it back in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle them with a strip of newspaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e folded into a narrow band and wrapped around the cactus, it makes an effective handle without crushing the ribs or getting the spines caught in 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 at 8 to 12 °C without watering, most species will flower the following spring. This is the only condition for obtaining flowers on this type of cactus.\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 assortment of mini cacti from various species\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e arid regions of Central and South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H5 to 10 cm | Pot Ø5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantities available:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 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 specialist cactus soil, very well-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 the sharp 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 \/ Collector’s display\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach batch is unique: species, forms, and colours vary according to the nursery’s seasonal availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"3 mini cactus","offer_id":57278099128585,"sku":"53425","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 mini cactus","offer_id":57283994878217,"sku":"53595","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 mini cactus","offer_id":57283994910985,"sku":"53594","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 mini cactus","offer_id":57283994943753,"sku":"53596","price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 mini cactus","offer_id":57283994976521,"sku":"53597","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 mini cactus","offer_id":57283995009289,"sku":"53524","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/mini-cactus-assortis-h5-10-cm-pot-oe55-cm-verdeia-3773006.jpg?v=1788064100","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/mini-cactus-assortment","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}