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Lophophora Fricci 7.5cm H12cm

Lophophora Fricci 7.5cm H12cm

£28.00 GBP
£28.00 GBP
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Meet the Lophophora Fricci—the ribbed mystery. With her completely spineless, pale green-to-grey body divided into intricate, spiral-like ribs, she looks like a smooth stone sculpted by time. Rare, collectible, and undeniably serene, she’s a premier treasure built for the advanced collector of desert rarities.

  • The Formal Name: Lophophora fricii
  • The Nickname: False Peyote
  • Roots: A highly sought-after, localized succulent native to the arid limestone areas of Coahuila, Mexico.
  • Natural Vibe: Growing flush with the mineral-rich soil, surviving severe heat under intense, dry desert sun.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She loves bright, filtered light or morning sun. Shield her from intense, blazing afternoon rays which can scorch her smooth skin.
  • Best Room: A south-facing windowsill with light diffusion or a dedicated collector's greenhouse shelf.
  • Snacks: A highly diluted, low-nitrogen cactus food once during spring. She thrives on pure mineral neglect.
  • Tropical Feels: Absolutely zero tolerance for humidity. She requires dry air and crisp ventilation to prevent body rot.
  • Cosy Factor: Thrives in warmth (20–30°C). Needs a completely dry winter rest between 10–12°C to stay healthy.
  • Thirst: Water exceptionally sparingly. Let the potting grid dry out 100% before adding water, and keep entirely bone-dry all winter.
  • Safety First: Toxic – best kept high up and out of reach of curious paws or tiny hands.
  • The Bedding: An ultra-gritty, entirely inorganic substrate—mostly pumice, coarse sand, and clay minerals without organic soil peat.
  • Family Tree: Propagated almost exclusively from seed, growing into a beautiful solitary button or multi-headed cluster over years.
  • Space Needs: Extremely low-profile and compact, staying under 8–12 cm wide.
  • Speed: A famously slow grower. Every millimeter of growth is an achievement for the patient caretaker.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch for spider mites or mealybugs hiding along the base or within her pale crown.
  • Moving Day: She has a thick taproot and prefers deep, narrow clay pots. Repot only every 3–4 years in spring.
  • Haircut: None required. She rewards careful neglect in summer with stunning, multi-petaled pink flowers from her crown.
  • Fresh Air: A miniature desert guardian that quietly purifies night air while handling dry rooms with ease.
  • Plant Lore: Named in honor of the legendary Czech botanist Alberto Vojtěch Frič, who discovered many rare cacti.
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