{"product_id":"trichocereus-spachianus8cm","title":"Trichocereus spachianus 8.5cm","description":"\u003c!-- ===================== PLANT DESCRIPTION — FX TEMPLATE (Trichocereus spachianus — Golden Torch Cactus) ===================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  :root{ --brand:#074635; --brand-contrast:#fff; --border:#e7ece9; --card-bg:#fff; --page-bg:#f5f7f6; --muted:#3b584a; --text:#0f2a1d }\n  @media (max-width:720px){\n    .fx-wrap .fx-head, .fx-wrap .dose-card, .fx-wrap .box, .fx-wrap .table, .fx-wrap .band, .fx-wrap details.fx-faq{\n      background:#fff !important; border-left:4px solid var(--brand) !important; box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(16,39,27,.05) !important;\n    }\n    .fx-wrap .fx-grid, .fx-wrap .fx-dose, .fx-wrap .fx-steps, .fx-wrap .fx-tables, .fx-wrap .fx-bands, .fx-wrap .fx-pills{\n      background:transparent !important; border:0 !important; box-shadow:none !important;\n    }\n  }\n  html,body{margin:0;background:var(--page-bg)}\n  .fx-wrap{font-family:\"Segoe UI\",Arial,sans-serif;color:var(--text);line-height:1.6;font-size:16px;max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;padding:16px}\n  .fx-head{display:grid;gap:10px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;background:#fbfdfc;padding:14px 16px}\n  .fx-title{margin:0;font-weight:800;font-size:22px;color:#10271b;line-height:1.35}\n  @media (max-width:600px){ .fx-title{font-size:19px;line-height:1.3} }\n  .fx-sub{margin:0;color:#3b584a}\n  .fx-lead{margin-top:10px;padding-top:10px;border-top:1px solid #e1ebe5}\n  .fx-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:6px}\n  .pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border:1px solid #dfe7e3;background:#fff;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 10px;font-size:12px}\n  .pill em{font-style:italic}\n  .pill--fam{background:#fff;color:#074635;border-color:#cfeede}\n  .pill--life{background:#e9f7ef;color:#074635;border-color:#cfeede}\n  .pill--light{background:#e6f4f9;color:#074635;border-color:#cae8f1}\n  .pill--care{background:#faf6e5;color:#5c3a0c;border-color:#efe4ba}\n  .pill--growth{background:#fff;color:#074635;border-color:#dfe7e3}\n\n  .fx-dose{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin:14px 0}\n  .dose-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;padding:10px;text-align:center}\n  .dose-card h4{margin:2px 0 6px;font-size:12px;color:#3b4a42}\n  .dose-big{font-size:18px;font-weight:800;color:#153b2a}\n  .dose-note{font-size:12px;color:#3b584a}\n\n  .fx-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin:16px 0}\n  .box{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;padding:12px}\n  .box h3{margin:0 0 10px;padding:4px 0 8px;font-size:18px;font-weight:800;color:#153b2a;border-bottom:2px solid var(--border)}\n  .list{margin:0;padding-left:0;list-style:none}\n  .list li{margin:6px 0}\n\n  .fx-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin:10px 0}\n  .step{background:#fbfdfc;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:10px;padding:12px}\n  .step strong{color:#153b2a}\n\n  .fx-tables{display:grid;gap:16px;margin:16px 0}\n  .table-scroll{overflow-x:auto}\n  .table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;min-width:520px}\n  .table th,.table td{padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:14px;text-align:left}\n  .table thead th{font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3b4a42;background:#f6faf8}\n\n  .fx-bands{display:grid;gap:16px;margin:16px 0}\n  .band{background:#fff;border-left:4px solid #074635;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;padding:12px}\n\n  .faq-grid{display:grid;gap:12px;margin:14px 0}\n  @media (min-width:721px){ .faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr} }\n  details.fx-faq{\n    background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;\n    transition:box-shadow .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, transform .06s ease;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq:hover{box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(16,39,27,.06)}\n  details.fx-faq:active{transform:translateY(0.5px)}\n  details.fx-faq\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:800;list-style:none;position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}\n  details.fx-faq\u003esummary .caret{\n    width:22px;height:22px;display:inline-grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid #cfeede;border-radius:6px;\n    background:linear-gradient(180deg,#eef7f2,#ffffff);color:#074635;font-size:14px;flex:0 0 22px;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq\u003esummary .caret::before{content:\"▸\";transition:transform .2s}\n  details.fx-faq[open]\u003esummary .caret::before{content:\"▾\"}\n  details.fx-faq summary .qchip{\n    font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:#074635;background:#e9f7ef;border:1px solid #cfeede;border-radius:999px;padding:2px 8px;margin-left:auto;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq p{margin:10px 0 4px}\n\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin{ position:relative; }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin:not([open]){\n    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(231,238,237,.55) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 42%), #fff;\n    border-color:#cfeede;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin:not([open])::before{\n    content:\"\"; position:absolute; inset:0 auto 0 0; width:4px;\n    background:linear-gradient(#88b49c,#5c8975); border-radius:12px 0 0 12px;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin:not([open])\u003esummary{ color:#074635; }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin .origin-badge{ display:none; }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin:not([open]) .origin-badge{\n    display:inline-block; margin-left:8px; font-size:11px; font-weight:700;\n    color:#074635; background:#e9f7ef; border:1px solid #cfeede;\n    border-radius:999px; padding:2px 8px;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin[open]{ background:#fff; border-color:var(--border); }\n\n  .emj{display:inline-block;width:1.25em;min-width:1.25em;text-align:center}\n\n  @media (max-width:720px){\n    .table td:first-child,.table th:first-child{white-space:nowrap}\n    .table td:first-child{padding-left:16px}\n    .fx-dose{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}\n    .fx-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n    .fx-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n    .faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fx-wrap\"\u003e\u003c!-- HEADER --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-head\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"fx-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrichocereus spachianus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fx-sub\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhite night flowers, golden spines and patience until the show 🤍\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fx-sub\"\u003eFamily: \u003cem\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/em\u003e • Pot diameter: 8.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fx-pills\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pill pill--fam\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--life\"\u003eEvergreen cactus\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--light\"\u003eVery bright position\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--care\"\u003eDry-loving care\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--growth\"\u003eGolden Torch cactus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fx-sub fx-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrichocereus spachianus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic upright columnar cactus with cylindrical growth, clear vertical ribs and characteristic golden to yellow-brown areoles that give it the look of the well-known Golden Torch cactus. When young, it stays slender and elegant, while over time it can produce more stems from the base and develop a stronger architectural presence. It is an excellent choice for bright windowsills, small pots, cactus arrangements and carefully styled dry plantings, combining a clean vertical line, easy care and impressive white night flowers on mature plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECS STRIP --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-dose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e☀️ Very bright\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003esun with gradual acclimation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWatering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e💧 Sparse\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003efull drying between waterings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing mix\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e🪨 Mineral\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003every free-draining cactus mix\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e🤍 White night\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003eon mature plants, mainly in summer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- HIGHLIGHTS + USES --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes it special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌵 Upright cylindrical stem with clean ribs and a strict vertical line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ Golden to yellow-brown areoles and spines that brighten the green body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤍 Large white night-opening flowers on mature, well-lit plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 A very good choice for small bright pots and cactus collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ On a very bright windowsill or protected outdoor spot with plenty of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 In a small pot with a mineral growing mix and a clean, minimal look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌵 In an arrangement with smaller cacti, where its upright growth adds height and rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- PLACEMENT + COMBOS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to place it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in a very bright position, with sun after gradual acclimation, so the stem stays strong, compact and correctly coloured. Indoors, it needs a spot close to a very bright window, while outdoors it suits a protected balcony or patio without prolonged winter moisture. The growing mix should be mineral, light and very free-draining, with watering only when the pot has dried completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to pair it with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eMammillaria\u003c\/em\u003e — adds a lower, rounded form with similar needs for light and drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eGymnocalycium\u003c\/em\u003e — creates a calm geometric base in front of the vertical line of the Golden Torch cactus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcheveria\u003c\/em\u003e — adds rosette contrast, as long as the arrangement remains bright and very well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ORIGIN --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq fx-origin\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Origin of the species \u003cspan class=\"origin-badge\"\u003eclick to read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomic history:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrichocereus spachianus\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the family \u003cem\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/em\u003e and remains especially well known in cultivation under the name \u003cem\u003eTrichocereus\u003c\/em\u003e. In current botanical use it is usually treated under \u003cem\u003eEchinopsis spachiana\u003c\/em\u003e, while older names and trade references remain common because the plant is one of the most recognisable upright South American cacti in cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative range \u0026amp; habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e The species has a natural range from Bolivia to northwestern Argentina, in dry and shrubland environments. There it grows in open positions with strong light, fast drainage and periods of low available moisture. This background explains its need for a very bright position, mineral growing mix and careful watering in cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaming \u0026amp; morphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e The epithet \u003cem\u003espachianus\u003c\/em\u003e honours the French botanist Édouard Spach. The plant is characterised by upright cylindrical stems with pronounced ribs, yellow areoles that become greyer with age and clusters of yellow-brown spines. Its vertical growth and luminous spine colour explain the international common name Golden Torch cactus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering \u0026amp; ornamental value:\u003c\/strong\u003e On mature plants, \u003cem\u003eTrichocereus spachianus\u003c\/em\u003e can produce large white flowers that open mainly at night, a particularly impressive feature for a cactus with such a clean cylindrical form. In cultivation it is used in pots, rock gardens and cactus collections, where it adds height, structure and a bright golden texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- STEPS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it in a very bright position and increase sun exposure gradually to avoid sudden stress on the stem.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply but sparsely, only when the growing mix has dried completely. In winter, keep it almost dry.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3) Growing mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a cactus mix with plenty of inorganic material, so the pot drains quickly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABLE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-tables\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🔎\u003c\/span\u003e Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e Species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrichocereus spachianus\u003c\/em\u003e — Golden Torch Cactus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🪴\u003c\/span\u003e Pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003e Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery bright position to sun, with gradual acclimation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e Watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSparse, only when the growing mix has dried completely. Very limited in winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🪨\u003c\/span\u003e Growing mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery free-draining, mineral cactus mix with plenty of inorganic material.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e✨\u003c\/span\u003e Spines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellowish to golden\/yellow-brown spines from bright areoles.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🤍\u003c\/span\u003e Flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge white night-opening flowers on mature, well-lit plants.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e📈\u003c\/span\u003e Growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, cylindrical growth, often clustering from the base as it matures.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🐾\u003c\/span\u003e Toxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic, but the spines can injure — keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- BANDS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-bands\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"band\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip 💡\u003c\/strong\u003e If you keep it indoors, give it the brightest spot you have. Upright growth in cacti becomes stronger and more compact when the light is truly sufficient.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-bands\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"band\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know? 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e The common name Golden Torch is not accidental: the golden areoles and upright form make the plant look like a small glowing torch as it grows.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FOLDABLES (2 info + 4 FAQs — closed; must match JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Why you will love it ✨ \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003einfo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌵 It has a clean, upright form that adds height even in a small pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ Its golden spines give it a bright and warm look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤍 When mature, it can produce large white night-opening flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ It is easy when given plenty of light, free-draining mix and sparse watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Greenleaf geek notes — scientific facts nobody asked for 🧠 \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003egeek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧬 \u003cem\u003eTrichocereus spachianus\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to \u003cem\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/em\u003e and is also encountered taxonomically as \u003cem\u003eEchinopsis spachiana\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌵 The ribs of the cylindrical stem allow the body to expand and contract depending on available moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤍 The large white flowers open mainly at night, a trait linked with nocturnal pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪨 Its adaptation to dry, free-draining environments makes heavy, wet growing mix the main cultivation mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e What light does it need? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003elight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a very bright position and can receive sun with gradual acclimation. Indoors, choose a spot close to a very bright window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e How often should I water it? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003ewatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater sparsely, only when the growing mix has dried completely. In winter, watering should be very limited, especially if the plant is kept in a cooler spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Does it flower easily? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003eflowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can flower on mature, well-lit plants, producing large white night-opening flowers. Strong light and a drier winter period help support flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e What growing mix does it need? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003esoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a very free-draining, mineral cactus mix with plenty of inorganic material such as pumice, perlite or gravel. Heavy, wet growing mix should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COPYRIGHT + NOTE --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #074635; font-style: italic; text-align: center; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. All rights reserved. | This text is original material. 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