{"product_id":"mini-cactus-pots-terre-cuite","title":"Mini cacti in terracotta pots — H5-10 cm | Pot Ø8.1 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"mini-cactus-terre-cuite\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🏺 Terracotta Pots included • 🌵 Assorted varied species • ☀️ 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 already planted in Ø8.1 cm terracotta Pots\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to display without repotting. Columnar, spherical, ribbed, or covered in white fuzz, 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 catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe difference from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/mini-cactus-assortiment\"\u003emini cacti in Ø5.5 cm nursery Pots\u003c\/a\u003e lies in the container: terracotta is porous, allowing the substrate to dry faster and reducing the risk of root rot, the main danger for a cactus. It also provides a matte ochre finish that eliminates the need for any decorative pot.\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 light as possible. In insufficient light, they become etiolated, producing a pale, slender 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 — a south- or west-facing windowsill, without a sheer curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e table, console, windowsill, bright desk — also on a terrace or balcony sheltered from the elements 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 cactus soil, already in place in the delivered Pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA cactus that narrows toward the top lacks light: the part 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\u003eTerracotta evaporates moisture through its sides, bringing watering slightly closer together than with a plastic pot while greatly reducing the risk of rot. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e remains essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very infrequent — every 2 weeks from April to September, pouring the water directly onto the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e almost complete stop — 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 beneath the Pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e no requirements; never mist.\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 unnecessary during the first year, as the delivered Pots are already the right size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTerracotta darkens when wet and lightens as it dries: the color of the pot shows at a glance whether the substrate is still moist.\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 combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe matte ochre of the terracotta unifies the arrangement and highlights the diversity of the silhouettes. This is a ready-to-display format, with no handling or additional container required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a windowsill display,\u003c\/strong\u003e arrange six to twelve Pots in a tight row — the uniformity of the containers brings out the differences in shapes and spines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/succulentes-pots-terre-cuite\"\u003esucculents in terracotta Pots\u003c\/a\u003e of the same size — rigid ribs and fleshy rosettes complement each other in one arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a centerpiece,\u003c\/strong\u003e group nine pieces on a wooden tray with light-colored sand — the arrangement can be moved as one unit and looks like a miniature landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a group gift,\u003c\/strong\u003e the set of 3 is ready to present as is, with each pot already finished and no additional packaging required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA whitish film sometimes appears on the terracotta after repeated watering: these are the water's mineral salts migrating through the sides, with no consequences for the plant.\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\u003eHandle them with a strip of newspaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e folded into a narrow strip and wrapped around the cactus, it makes an effective handle without crushing the ribs or lodging the spines in your gloves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePour the water along the side of the pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e water that pools at the base of the cactus, in direct contact with the epidermis, causes crown rot. Side watering reaches the roots without wetting the plant.\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 flower the following spring. This is the only condition for getting 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 details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e assortment of mini cacti from varied species in terracotta Pots\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 Ø8.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural, porous terracotta pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, or 18 pieces\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, onto the substrate only\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 special 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 sharp spines should be kept out of reach of young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural \/ Chic desert \/ Minimalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach set is unique: species, shapes, 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":"3 cactus","offer_id":57297866490121,"sku":"53583","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 cacti","offer_id":57297910464777,"sku":"53590","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 cactus","offer_id":57297910497545,"sku":"53589","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 cactus","offer_id":57297910530313,"sku":"53585","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 cactus","offer_id":57297910563081,"sku":"53592","price":51.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 cactus","offer_id":57297910595849,"sku":"53584","price":57.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/mini-cactus-en-pots-terre-cuite-h5-10-cm-pot-oe81-cm-verdeia-7085375.jpg?v=1788229817","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/mini-terracotta-cactus-pots","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}