{"product_id":"oreocereus-trollii-old-man-of-the-andes-cactus","title":"Oreocereus trollii – Old Man of the Andes Cactus","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.8; color: #2B6732; font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eOreocereus trollii – Old Man of the Andes Cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto 22px auto;\"\u003e\n    Oreocereus trollii, commonly known as Old Man of the Andes Cactus, is a fascinating columnar cactus admired for its soft white hair-like covering and distinctive upright growth habit. Native to high elevations in the Andes Mountains, its woolly appearance helps protect the plant from intense sun and harsh environmental conditions.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto 32px auto;\"\u003e\n    Despite its soft appearance, hidden spines emerge beneath the fuzzy coating. Brighter light and stronger sun exposure help maintain compact growth and can intensify spine development over time, creating an even more dramatic appearance as the plant matures.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color: #2B6732; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 26px;\"\u003eLight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThrives in bright indirect to direct indoor light. A sunny south-facing window is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color: #2B6732; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 26px;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse a fast-draining cactus or succulent mix with added pumice, coarse sand, or perlite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color: #2B6732; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 26px;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAllow soil to dry completely between waterings. Water sparingly, especially during cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color: #2B6732; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 26px;\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePrefers temperatures between 18–29°C and low humidity with good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color: #2B6732; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 26px;\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFeed lightly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color: #2B6732; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 26px;\"\u003ePotting \u0026amp; Repotting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRepot only when rootbound using containers with excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cem\u003e*Please note the plant you receive may not be exactly as pictured*\u003c\/em\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable style=\"max-width:850px; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:28px; table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#2B6732; color:white;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"width:32%; padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732; text-align:left;\"\u003ePlant Info\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"width:68%; padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732; text-align:left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003eOreocereus trollii\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#FFD6E0;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003eBright indirect to direct indoor light\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003eAllow soil to dry completely between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#FFD6E0;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003eFast-draining cactus or succulent mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003e18–29°C indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#FFD6E0;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003eBalanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003eLow humidity preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#FFD6E0;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; border:2px solid #2B6732;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:14px; 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