{"product_id":"maihuenia-poeppigii-mature-specimen-plants","title":"Maihuenia poeppigii – Mature Specimen Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaihuenia poeppigii\u003c\/em\u003e is an unusual branching cactus with persistent, narrow green leaves and prominent white spines. Mature plants develop thick, woody stems and spreading, sculptural growth that differs considerably between specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are established mature plants selected for their age, character and developed branching. Each available plant is individually photographed, allowing you to choose the exact specimen for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Supplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the exact \u003cem\u003eMaihuenia poeppigii\u003c\/em\u003e specimen selected. Please refer to the individual photographs when comparing plant size, branching, growth habit and overall form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to very bright light. Introduce plants to stronger direct sun gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly when the potting mix approaches dryness during active growth. This species generally accepts more regular water than many desert cacti, but it should never remain waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally cold-tolerant, but potted specimens should still be protected from prolonged hard frost and excessive winter moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotting Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a gritty, exceptionally free-draining cactus mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMaihuenia poeppigii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafy, branching cactus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, spreading to upright and irregularly branched\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persistent, narrow, dark green succulent leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thickening and becoming woody with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, sharp and pale-coloured\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow, generally produced during the warmer months on established plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern-central Chile and western Argentina\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each available specimen is individually photographed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact plant selected.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlant size, stem arrangement and growth habit vary substantially between specimens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOlder stems naturally become woody, marked and irregular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis plant has long, sharp spines and should be handled carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlants are not necessarily supplied in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cactus - Ben","offers":[{"title":"70mm Pot - A","offer_id":67806542790944,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"70mm Pot - B","offer_id":67806542823712,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70mm Pot - C","offer_id":67806542856480,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/20261016_143606.jpg?v=1792126198","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/maihuenia-poeppigii-mature-specimen-plants","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}