{"title":"Polaskia","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"polaskia-chichipe","title":"Polaskia chichipe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolaskia chichipe\u003c\/strong\u003e has the common name ‘Chichipe.’ Mexico-originated succulent has a slow growth rate, with its height reaching up to 16.5 feet. It thrives into a columnar tree-like shape. The plant belongs to the Cactaceae family. For its attractive length, the plant needs full sun exposure. The winter-dormant Chichipe’s natural habitat is in the wild. These cacti have multi-curved branches, usually forming crests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePolaskia chichipe has a slow growth rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChichipe bears white\/pink\/purple flowers during the blooming season, which is usually early summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering and Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePolaskia chichipe requires enough water but avoids water-logging. During the hot season, the cactus should be watered frequently. Use fertilizers during summer. From September onwards, the plant should not be fed as it can result in thick growth which could be fatal during winters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChichipe needs good drainage. Hence, ensure that the soil consists of mineral compost. However, avoid keeping the soil dry for too long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe hardiness zone for Chichipe is 9A to 6.7. The plant is not frost-tolerant and has a frost tolerance of 10° C (50° F).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis cactus grows well in full sun. During summers, it should be kept outdoors.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn most cases, Chichipe propagates well through stem cuttings or grafting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChichipe is highly-prized for its beautiful sculpted shape, making it a rare collection. The red fruit is edible, sweet to taste, and when the branches are too thickly-grown, it can be used as fuelwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":6887010052,"sku":"66","price":8.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gal","offer_id":44144299311347,"sku":"2633","price":74.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/PolaskiaChende_3_0ebdfc31-f797-4fd6-a6e8-4a176f11027f.jpg?v=1722609900"},{"product_id":"polsaskia-chende-cactus-cacti-succulent-real-live-plant","title":"Polaskia chende","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolaskia chende is a tree-like cactus that can grow up to 21' tall (7 m), yellowish-green stems 3\" in diameter (7 cm); 7-9 ribs, areoles almost confluent in young stems, 0.8 in apart (2 cm) in older stems; no central spine; 5 radials (3-6), up to 0.6 in long (1.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinimum avg. temperature: 55°F (12°C)\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Mexico (Puebla, Oaxaca)\u003cbr\u003eBlooming habits: Reddish white slightly scented flowers, opening in the morning, in the spring. The red fruits are up to 2 inches in diameter (5 cm). They are covered with short bristles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":25001229448,"sku":"335","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" Pot","offer_id":47522453520627,"sku":"3785","price":22.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/IMG_1641.jpg?v=1722610687"}],"url":"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/collections\/polaskia.oembed","provider":"Planet Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}