{"product_id":"ceraria-namaquensis-specimen-48-130","title":"Ceraria namaquensis Specimen 48 \/ 130","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOften small but striking, \u003cem\u003eCeraria namaquensis\u003c\/em\u003e offers an architectural silhouette even in miniature. Slender pale stems, with tiny plump leaves, it is a species we are frequently asked about. This larger and mature specimen offers a more wildly shape, with stems spreading sideways as if blowing in the wind. Thick woody stems developed at the base of the plant are that of Portulacaria afra, used as the rootstock to support the growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eGrowing within rocky areas of the Cape Provinces in South Africa and Namibia, where \u003cem\u003eCeraria namaquensis\u003c\/em\u003e is fairly widespread, the unusual species has a unique appearance. This slow growing succulent shrub does not grow above 2 metres in height, with a stout grey-ish trunk and slender branches which are covered in silver-green jellybean like leaves. In spring given the right conditions you may see a profusion of small pink flowers just before the plant enters its summer dormancy. Due to the slow growth of this plant, they are commonly grafted onto faster growing root stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWATERING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis plant naturally dwells is dry open shrubland, so it likes to dry out completely in-between watering. To avoid any loss of water the plant can drop some leaves over the summer months as it goes into its dormancy; when this happens cut the watering down slightly to allow the plant to rest.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLIGHT REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eFull sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eREPOTTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eRepot every 2-3 years. Use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage such as perlite, pumice or grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFEED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eUse a cactus fertiliser 3 times between September - May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePOT SIZE \/ HEIGHT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSee available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePlant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conservatory Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58274848342390,"sku":"37714","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/6554\/5892\/files\/Ceraria-namaquensis-Specimen-48-_-130-01.jpg?v=1784124530","url":"https:\/\/conservatoryarchives.co.uk\/products\/ceraria-namaquensis-specimen-48-130","provider":"Conservatory Archives ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}