{"product_id":"astrophytum-ornatum","title":"Astrophytum ornatum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstrophytum ornatum\u003c\/i\u003e is a distinctive Mexican cactus valued for its bold rib structure, heavy white flecking, and strong golden to reddish spines. Each plant develops a sculptural, upright form that becomes more impressive with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is slow growing but long lived, rewarding patience with increasing size and character over time. Flowering occurs only on mature plants grown in strong light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light to full sun; best colour and spine development in high light\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during warm months once the mix has fully dried; keep mostly dry in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm to hot growing; protect from frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very free-draining cactus mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light feeding during the growing season only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, columnar with pronounced ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with dense white flecking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, stiff, yellow to reddish-brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow (on mature plants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can reach 20–30 cm tall over many years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual plants can vary in spine length, density, and flecking pattern. Images are indicative only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Cactus - Lodge","offers":[{"title":"66mm Pot","offer_id":51147130831136,"sku":"C105","price":19.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/Astrophytum-ornatum.png?v=1769672125","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/astrophytum-ornatum","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}