{"product_id":"stenocereus-pruinosus","title":"Stenocereus pruinosus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStenocereus pruinosus\u003c\/i\u003e is a columnar cactus with broad, rounded ribs and a blue-green to grey-green surface. A natural waxy coating gives the stem a softly frosted appearance, while the widely spaced areoles carry slender reddish-brown spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis young plant already shows the broad ribs and distinctive waxy colouring associated with the species. \u003cstrong\u003eThe plant shown in the photographs is the plant supplied.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor marks or variations in the waxy coating are normal and may change as the plant grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Grow in very bright light or full sun. Introduce the plant gradually to strong direct sunlight to reduce the risk of scorching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Water thoroughly, then allow the media to dry completely before watering again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWinter:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep considerably drier during cold weather, particularly when growth has slowed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedia:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a coarse, highly free-draining cactus mix with plenty of mineral material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Protect from frost and prolonged cold, especially when the potting media is wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAir movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide good ventilation to help the plant dry quickly after watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a diluted cactus fertiliser during active growth in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/b\u003e Repot during warmer weather when the plant begins to fill its container. Avoid using an oversized pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/b\u003e Columnar cactus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Upright, becoming taller and potentially branching with maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStem:\u003c\/b\u003e Broad-ribbed with a grey-green to blue-green waxy surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpines:\u003c\/b\u003e Slender reddish-brown spines from widely spaced areoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Mature plants may produce large pale flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFruit:\u003c\/b\u003e Mature plants may produce fleshy fruit following successful pollination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupplied plant:\u003c\/b\u003e The young plant shown in the photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cactus - Farm","offers":[{"title":"66mm Pot","offer_id":52020231668000,"sku":"C132","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/20260723_085604.jpg?v=1784762658","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/stenocereus-pruinosus","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}