{"id":517,"count":1,"description":"Melocactus are globular cacti with striking ribs and spines, developing a cephalium at maturity where flowers and fruits appear.","link":"https:\/\/jardimdapini.pt\/en\/melocactus-en\/","name":"Melocactus","slug":"melocactus-en","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":187,"meta":{"product_count_product_cat":["1"],"display_type":[""],"thumbnail_id":["0"],"_et_second_description":["<h2>Melocactus: globes with a cephalium at maturity<\/h2><p>Melocactus have globular stems with prominent ribs and spines. At maturity they develop a cephalium, a distinct structure at the top where flowers and fruits appear, changing the plant&#x27;s appearance during its life cycle.<\/p><p>These cacti need protection from cold and careful attention to their roots. Mature plants benefit from stable conditions and infrequent repotting, avoiding both waterlogging and prolonged extreme drought. Explore the plants in the category <a href=\"https:\/\/jardimdapini.pt\/en\/cactus-succulents\/\">Cactus<\/a>.<\/p><h2>General care<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Light:<\/strong> Plenty of light, gradually increasing exposure to sun.<\/li><li><strong>Watering:<\/strong> Water cautiously during growth, allowing the mix to dry between waterings without imposing prolonged extreme drought.<\/li><li><strong>Compost:<\/strong> A well-draining cactus mix with mineral components, in a pot with drainage holes.<\/li><li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Keep protected from cold in a mild, bright, well-ventilated position.<\/li><li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Avoid unnecessary repotting of mature plants and standing water in the pot.<\/li><\/ul>"],"rank_math_description":["At maturity, Melocactus develop a cephalium where flowers and fruits appear. Globular cacti with prominent ribs and spines."],"rank_math_focus_keyword":["Melocactus"]},"menu_order":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jardimdapini.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jardimdapini.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jardimdapini.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jardimdapini.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/187"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/jardimdapini.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}