{"product_id":"thelocactus-setispinus-miniature-barrel-cactus","title":"Thelocactus setispinus - Miniature Barrel Cactus","description":"\u003csection aria-label=\"Product description\" style=\"font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eMiniature Barrel Cactus \u003cspan style=\"color:#586a4a;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Thelocactus setispinus)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eA small barrel cactus that actually flowers, and flowers young. Also sold as the Strawberry Cactus, it opens silky yellow blooms with a deep red center in summer, even on small plants. It stays compact, takes cold better than most cacti, and arrives as an established, rooted plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:6px 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 12px;background:#e6f4ea;color:#333;font-size:13px;\"\u003eGrowth Habit: Solitary barrel, wavy ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 12px;background:#e6f4ea;color:#333;font-size:13px;\"\u003eMature Size: 8 to 12 in tall\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 12px;background:#e6f4ea;color:#333;font-size:13px;\"\u003eLight: Bright, direct sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 12px;background:#e6f4ea;color:#333;font-size:13px;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 12px;background:#e6f4ea;color:#333;font-size:13px;\"\u003eHardiness: Zones 9 to 11 (to about 20 F)\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 12px;background:#e6f4ea;color:#333;font-size:13px;\"\u003ePet Safe: Non-toxic, sharp spines\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 12px;background:#e6f4ea;color:#333;font-size:13px;\"\u003eBloom: Yellow with a red throat\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #dcdcdc;padding:12px;border-radius:8px;background:#f9f9f9;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0 0;\"\u003eOne rooted \u003cem\u003eThelocactus setispinus\u003c\/em\u003e, 5 to 7 inches, shipped bare-root (no pot or soil) so it travels safely and settles in fast. At this size it is a mature, blooming-age plant. Minor scars or spine variation are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;margin:16px 0 6px 0;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eAnyone who wants a small cactus that actually flowers, has a bright sunny windowsill or grow light, gardens outdoors in zones 9 to 11, likes collector barrel cactus in a compact size, or wants a low-water gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;margin:16px 0 6px 0;\"\u003eWho it's not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eLow-light rooms (weak light means no blooms and soft, stretched growth), schedule-waterers (it rots fast in damp soil or humidity), cold-climate outdoor growers in zone 8 or colder, and anyone wanting a big statement plant, this one stays small on purpose. The hooked spines are very sharp, so keep it away from curious hands and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;margin:16px 0 6px 0;\"\u003eMiniature Barrel Cactus Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter arrival.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it rest in a bright, dry spot for 2 to 3 days before potting. Hold off on water that first week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it your sunniest window or full sun outdoors. Strong light is what triggers the flowers. Move it into direct sun gradually so it does not scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak, then wait. Water only when the soil is bone dry, about every 2 to 3 weeks in summer and far less in winter. This species rots easily, so never let it sit wet or in high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a gritty, sharply draining cactus mix in a pot with a drainage hole, just slightly wider than the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Happiest 60 to 85 F. Tolerates brief cold to about 20 F. Protect from hard frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;margin:16px 0 6px 0;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this rooted or a cutting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRooted. It ships bare-root as an established plant, ready to pot up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Big yellow flowers with a red throat in summer, and it blooms young, so a 5 to 7 inch plant is flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt stays small, around 8 to 12 inches tall and about 4 inches wide, great for windowsills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it handle cold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCold-tough for a cactus, to about 20 F. Hardy outdoors in zones 9 to 11, keep it indoors in colder zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it pet safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNon-toxic to cats and dogs. The hooked spines are very sharp, so place it out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBare-root and carefully packed for safe transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #dcdcdc;padding-top:10px;margin-top:6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-day happiness guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e   Easy returns.   Questions? Email info@cactuswarehouse.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"CactusWarehouse","offers":[{"title":"5\"-7\" Bare Root","offer_id":51930752319778,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/1506\/2050\/files\/IMG_8664.jpg?v=1782948176","url":"https:\/\/cactuswarehouse.com\/products\/thelocactus-setispinus-miniature-barrel-cactus","provider":"CactusWarehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}