{"id":522,"count":2,"description":"Tephrocactus are cacti with rounded or geometric segments and varied spines, offering unusual silhouettes that distinguish each form in a collection.","link":"https:\/\/jardimdapini.pt\/en\/tephrocactus-en\/","name":"Tephrocactus","slug":"tephrocactus-en","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":187,"meta":{"product_count_product_cat":["1"],"display_type":[""],"thumbnail_id":["0"],"_et_second_description":["<h2>Tephrocactus: geometric segments and distinctive spines<\/h2><p>Tephrocactus have stems made up of distinct segments, often rounded or geometric. Differences in the spines and arrangement of the segments make each form interesting for collections that value unusual silhouettes.<\/p><p>Some segments detach easily, so repotting and transport require care. As with other segmented cacti, glochids may be present, making hand protection necessary even when the larger spines look relatively harmless. Explore the plants in the category <a href=\"https:\/\/jardimdapini.pt\/en\/opuntia-en\/\">Opuntia<\/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 during growth after the mix has dried; reduce watering considerably when activity slows.<\/li><li><strong>Compost:<\/strong> A well-draining cactus mix with mineral components, in a pot with drainage holes.<\/li><li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Protect from frost and damp cold; tolerance depends on the species.<\/li><li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Use suitable protection when handling: glochids can detach easily, even without large spines.<\/li><\/ul>"],"rank_math_description":["Tephrocactus have jointed stems with rounded or geometric segments, varied spines and unusual structures for cactus collections."],"rank_math_focus_keyword":["Tephrocactus"]},"menu_order":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jardimdapini.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/522","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=522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}