{"product_id":"cumulopuntia-pentlandii","title":"Cumulopuntia pentlandii (WA Prohibited)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCumulopuntia pentlandii\u003c\/i\u003e is a high-altitude South American cactus forming clusters of rounded segments over time, often developing a swollen woody base with age. The species is variable in spine length and growth habit, ranging from compact forms through to heavily armed old specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder plants can become quite sculptural, producing knobbly segmented growth and corked caudex-like bases that give mature specimens strong collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light to full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during active growth, allowing the mix to dry between watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers cool to warm conditions with good airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very free-draining cactus or mineral-based mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light feeding during spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce watering significantly during cooler months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping segmented cactus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded to elongated segments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable; short to long pale spines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small to medium clusters, enlarging with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaudex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older plants can develop swollen woody bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically yellow to orange-yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-altitude regions of Bolivia and Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cactus - Ben","offers":[{"title":"66mm Pot","offer_id":51592809447712,"sku":"C128","price":39.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/20260508_103631.jpg?v=1778201795","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/cumulopuntia-pentlandii","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}