{"product_id":"opuntia-rufida-minima-monstrose","title":"Opuntia rufida minima f. monstrose – Crested Blind Prickly Pear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpuntia rufida minima f. monstrose\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most unusual and sought-after forms in the Opuntia world. The species itself — the Blind Prickly Pear — is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and Mexico, producing small, nearly spineless pads covered in fine, hair-like glochids. In this \u003cem\u003emonstrose\u003c\/em\u003e form, normal pad development is disrupted, resulting in a chaotic, crested, and contorted growth habit that turns each plant into a completely unique sculptural specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is presented in a hand-thrown \u003cstrong\u003eJeff Stewart\u003c\/strong\u003e custom ceramic pot, completing it as a gallery-ready collector's display. Jeff Stewart is a celebrated ceramicist known for pots that complement the character of rare and unusual cacti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak and dry — allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Very drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-draining mineral cactus mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although nearly spineless, glochids are irritating — use tongs or thick gloves when handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to around 20°F; performs well in hot, dry climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orange County Cactus","offers":[{"title":"4\" Custom Jeff Stewart Pot","offer_id":53938478088468,"sku":"Tustin11","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/5184\/7956\/files\/CC019077-C0C5-47BB-9FEC-9F8839DE0A3D.jpg?v=1788378359","url":"https:\/\/sanpedrodepot.com\/products\/opuntia-rufida-minima-monstrose","provider":"San Pedro Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}