{"product_id":"opuntia-cochenillifera-prickly-pear","title":"Opuntia cochenillifera (Prickly Pear)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMeet the Opuntia cochenillifera (Prickly Pear)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpuntia cochenillifera is a species of prickly pear cactus native to Mexico and parts of Central America, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats. It forms tall, branching columns of flattened, spineless or lightly spined pads, giving it a more architectural and upright appearance than many other Opuntia species. Historically, it was also widely cultivated for cochineal dye production, as it hosts the cochineal insect used to create natural red pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove unusual, sculptural cacti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy compact, conversation-starting plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright warm spot with direct sunlight. Water when soil is completely dry. No humidity. A balanced houseplant fertiliser. Left to grow, expect a spread of Up to 3m wide and a height of 3m in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Few Things to Watch For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverwatering or sitting in soggy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark spots will cause legginess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Between Two Thorns","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":56199552237953,"sku":"SQ0790581","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm","offer_id":56199552270721,"sku":"opuntia-coch-14cm","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/3916\/5755\/files\/tempImagelsS2nr.gif?v=1788176582","url":"https:\/\/smallindoorplants.co.uk\/products\/opuntia-cochenillifera-prickly-pear","provider":"Small Indoor Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}