{"product_id":"avonia-quinaria","title":"Avonia quinaria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvonia Quinaria\u003c\/em\u003e is a dwarf perennial caudiciform plant with a large, turnip-shaped rootstock buried to its rim, surmounted with myriads of silvery white stems, flush with the ground. The flowers are delicately shaded with pale pink and are the largest of the \u003cem\u003eavonia\u003c\/em\u003e section. It is considered the showiest of all avonias.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually in shades of pink, solitary, about 3 cm in diameter. Although regarded as a choice and difficult plant, its cultivation is relatively easy. It is a particular favorite of caudiciform plant enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants grow very slowly, and caudex take many years to enlarge. Clustering in cultivation, if grown correctly, will reward the grower with generous displays of tiny flowers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water normally in the growing season from March to October. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots. Keep almost completely dry in winter. The swollen caudex makes it very tolerant of underwatering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is quite frost resistant if kept dry, hardy as low as -5°C. It can be grown outdoors in the summer months to benefit from direct exposure to light, especially exposure to high summer temperatures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Temperature Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA 10–12. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e This plant has an excellent heat tolerance and need full sun to light shade exposures. High levels of light are needed to flower and for good plant development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"2.5\" Pot","offer_id":67681797177507,"sku":"ocr1791980855306","price":15.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3302\/3395\/files\/avonia-quinaria_1.jpg?v=1791980862","url":"https:\/\/stillfoldclad.shop\/products\/avonia-quinaria","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}