{"product_id":"espostoa-melanostele-inermis","title":"Buy Espostoa melanostele var. inermis | Rare Cactus","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"6318\" data-end=\"6355\"\u003eEspostoa melanostele var. inermis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6357\" data-end=\"6589\"\u003eEspostoa melanostele var. inermis is a distinctive columnar cactus valued for its soft hairy appearance and collector appeal. This unusual cactus works well in bright indoor spaces, covered patios, and dry-climate plant collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6591\" data-end=\"6912\"\u003eIts upright stems develop dense white woolly growth that helps create a sculptural, textured look. Compared to heavily spined cactus varieties, this form has a softer appearance that stands out in mixed cactus displays. It is often chosen by collectors looking for unusual columnar species with strong architectural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"6914\" data-end=\"6949\"\u003eWant your succulent with a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6951\" data-end=\"7172\"\u003eThis plant has been grown in a 130mm nursery pot, so that size is a good guide if you’re picking a pot for home. We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"7174\" data-end=\"7182\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"7184\" data-end=\"7194\"\u003eLight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7195\" data-end=\"7255\"\u003eRequires bright light to full sun once acclimated gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"7257\" data-end=\"7267\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7268\" data-end=\"7352\"\u003eAllow the potting mix to dry between watering. Reduce watering during cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"7354\" data-end=\"7363\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7364\" data-end=\"7417\"\u003eUse a free-draining cactus and succulent potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"7419\" data-end=\"7435\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7436\" data-end=\"7489\"\u003eProtect from frost and extended cold, wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"7491\" data-end=\"7507\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7509\" data-end=\"7614\"\u003eIntroduce stronger sunlight gradually to avoid sun stress, especially after shipping or indoor placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations.                    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsonline.com.au\/shipping-returns\"\u003eView Shipping options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Succulents World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54198321512723,"sku":"CAC217","price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/4008\/5523\/files\/1779441486648.jpg?v=1779527854","url":"https:\/\/succulentsworld.com.au\/products\/espostoa-melanostele-inermis","provider":"Succulents World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}