{"product_id":"mammillaria-sheldonii","title":"Mammillaria sheldonii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMammillaria sheldonii\u003c\/i\u003e is a slender clustering cactus species from north-western Mexico, producing narrow cylindrical stems covered in fine radial spines and darker central spines. Mature plants can form dense clumps over time, especially when grown in strong light and warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the warmer months, established plants may produce rings of pink to magenta flowers near the stem tips, contrasting strongly against the fine spination.\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 Warm to intermediate growing conditions.\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 Keep drier 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 Clustering cylindrical cactus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender upright stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine radial spines with darker central spines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink to magenta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually spring to summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small to medium clumping species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cactus - Ben","offers":[{"title":"66mm Pot","offer_id":51592852275488,"sku":null,"price":24.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/Mammillaria_sheldonii_maybe_1.jpg?v=1778801263","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/mammillaria-sheldonii","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}