{"product_id":"opuntia-cochenillifera","title":"Opuntia cochenillifera","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNative to Mexico, \u003cem\u003eOpuntia cochenillifera\u003c\/em\u003e can be found growing within the tropical dry forest, it is widely distributed and can grow in a variety of conditions. Its flat segments branch out in abundance and the plant can grow up to 4 metres tall, developing a woody trunk. Distinct red fleshy fruit emerge during spring and summer following bold red blooms.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWATERING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly and regularly when soil is 100% dry during the spring\/summer months. Refrain from watering during the winter months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLIGHT REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFEED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eUse a cactus fertiliser 3 times between March - November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eREPOTTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species can live in the same pot for several years. Repotting may only be necessary once every 2-3 years (or longer), once roots begin to protrude out of the drainage holes. Use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage medium such as perlite, pumice or grit.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":"13 \/ 45","offer_id":59331434840438,"sku":"38525","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/6554\/5892\/files\/Opuntia_cochenillifera_02.jpg?v=1794481634","url":"https:\/\/conservatoryarchives.co.uk\/products\/opuntia-cochenillifera","provider":"Conservatory Archives ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}