{"product_id":"mammillaria-formosa-cristata-12cm-pot","title":"Mammillaria Formosa Cristata | 12cm pot","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThe Mammillaria formosa ‘Cristata’, also known as the Crested Mammillaria or Crested Owl Eye Cactus, is an unusual collector’s cactus prized for its distinctive fan-shaped, undulating growth. Unlike the typical rounded form of Mammillaria formosa, this rare crested variety develops twisting ridges covered with dense clusters of fine spines, creating a fascinating sculptural appearance. Each specimen develops its own unique shape, making it a standout plant for sunny windowsills, conservatories, greenhouses, and specialist cactus and succulent collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Mammillaria formosa ‘Cristata’ thrives in bright light and benefits from several hours of direct sunlight each day. A sunny windowsill, greenhouse, or conservatory is ideal. Plenty of light encourages strong, compact growth and helps maintain its distinctive crested form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. This drought-tolerant cactus stores moisture within its fleshy growth and requires only infrequent watering. Water thoroughly during the growing season, allowing excess water to drain away freely, and keep significantly drier during the cooler winter months to help prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"521\"\u003eNon-Toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":256,\"11\":4}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Cacti can usually be found in sunnier and drier climates around the world. Typified by green fleshy stores of water protected by spines, they come in a wonderful variety of colours and architectural forms. \\n\\nLight: Bright indirect to full sun.\\n\\nWater: Generally cacti need only be watered very sparingly. Ensure the soil throughout the whole pot has dried out between waterings. \\n\\nToxic\"}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":256,\"11\":4}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Cacti can usually be found in sunnier and drier climates around the world. Typified by green fleshy stores of water protected by spines, they come in a wonderful variety of colours and architectural forms. \\n\\nLight: Bright indirect to full sun.\\n\\nWater: Generally cacti need only be watered very sparingly. Ensure the soil throughout the whole pot has dried out between waterings. \\n\\nToxic\"}'\u003ePot size: 12cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Tropicana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56477922689403,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/6956\/6877\/files\/Mammillaria_Formosa_Cristata_12cm_pot1.jpg?v=1790857083","url":"https:\/\/urbantropicana.co.uk\/products\/mammillaria-formosa-cristata-12cm-pot","provider":"Urban Tropicana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}