{"product_id":"mammillaria-gaumeri","title":"Mammillaria gaumeri","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMammillaria gaumeri is a super unique species native to Yucatan, Mexico. In its natural habitat it is considered rare, the area is harsh and unforgiving. It’s scrubby and occasionally floods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis Mammillaria has a flat and round stem and is a dark green shade with purple hues. The stem is covered in rounded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e tubercles and at the tip of each tubercle there is areole; an a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ereole is a specialised structure in cacti and succulents from which spines, hair, flowers, etc grow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpines emerge from these areoles in a circular pattern. There are numerous  radial spines that are a creamy white shade and sit flat horizontal with the body of the plant. While the central spine in each cluster is black in colour and point outwards giving this cactus a very cool look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClusters of a wooly growth called cephalium grow amongst the spines and also in the little spaces between each tubercle. There is a dense patch of this cephalium right in the centre of the plant bringing a touch of softness to the spikey plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt produces small flowers that are a creamy white shade with a stunning dark stripe up the mid-vein creating a beauty contrast. Like a lot of Mammillaria these flowers normally appear in numbers as a crow around the apex on the plant. A must have for all collectors!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☀️This plant requires bright, indirect light but harsh direct sunlight needs to be avoided as this can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e💧Overwatering can lead to rot, so it's best to allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e〰️These plants don’t have any special requirements when it comes to humidity. Ambient is perfectly fine for these guys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🌡️Standard room temperatures between 18-24°C are perfect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🍴Use a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month during the growing season (spring and summer).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✂️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis plant can be propagated by offsets. Simply remove the offsets, let them callus and then nestle the base into a well draining potting mix. Avoid watering until the plants have put out some roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🪴Repot every 2-3 years as needed, using a well-draining potting mix formulated for cacti and succulents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e(Each living plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, colour, or shape depending on the season. Flowering plants are sent when available. You will receive a bare rooted plant similar to the ones in the pictures provided.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Beauty Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45283540172994,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9056\/1730\/files\/IMG_2872.jpg?v=1752309224","url":"https:\/\/desertrosebeautyaus.myshopify.com\/products\/mammillaria-gaumeri","provider":"Desert Beauty Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}