{"product_id":"echinocereus-rubispinus","title":"Echinocereus 'rubispinus' 8.5cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2962\/3312\/files\/collection-midisuc-final_240x240.jpg?v=1641569432\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinocereus rigidissimus var. rubispinus\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(G.Frank \u0026 A.B.Lau) N.P.Taylor\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinocereus pectinatus var. rubispinus \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eΔιάμετρος γλάστρας:8.5εκ, Ύψος:5εκ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectible variety. Limited availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColours may vary. The plant's intense color is mostly in Spring and Summer, after exposure to sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique cactus, perhaps the most beautiful variety \u003cem\u003eEchinocereus\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethanks to its special colours. It is also called '\u003c\/span\u003erainbow cactus' because its spines vary in intensity of colouration in each year of growth and so from a distance it appears to have layers of different colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not one of the easiest cacti to maintain, but if grown correctly it is very impressive. It is very sensitive to overwatering and so needs a substrate with excellent drainage. It prefers a neutral to acidic substrate with plenty of extra gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally rainwatering when possible and adding iron fertilizer occasionally leads to better plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral hours of sun exposure is needed for the best display of its striking colour. In winter it needs bright, cool locations and perfectly dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery resistant to low temperatures (-12°C or lower for short periods).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Mexico (Chihuahua).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso called \"Rainbow cactus\", because with the prolonged exposure to the direct sun, it takes on shades, ranging from pink to red and purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is of a columnar shape and has combed red-white spines. In spring, at the apex of the plant, large and beautiful bright magenta flowers bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a delicate cactus, because it is sensitive to rotting and for this reason it is not very easy to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt likes an exposure to full sun in rather airy locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is preferable to keep it at mild temperatures and never below 8 °C, for this reason it is recommended to shelter it during the winter period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater moderately but only when the soil is completely dry. It is enough to water the plant once a week in spring and summer and suspend watering completely in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA medium porous substrate, consisting of soil mixed with sand, which makes it well draining. is an optimal solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey do not need frequent fertilization, it is sufficient to dilute the fertilizer with watering once a year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy Acs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenleaf Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15634699812913,"sku":"Echinocrubisp8.5cmC3","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2962\/3312\/products\/Echinocereus-rubispinus-8cm.jpg?v=1637999466","url":"https:\/\/green-leaf.gr\/en-eu\/products\/echinocereus-rubispinus","provider":"Greenleaf Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}