{"product_id":"ceratostema-pepeportillae","title":"Ceratostema pepeportillae","description":"\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:37\"\u003eDiscover the fascinating \u003cem\u003eCeratostema pepeportillae\u003c\/em\u003e, a newly described species from the Ericaceae family, named in honor of Jose Portilla, president of Ecuagenera, who was instrumental in its discovery and collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"11:1-12:210\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-sourcepos=\"14:1-21:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvide bright, indirect light. Filtered sunlight is ideal, mimicking the dappled light found under a forest canopy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:276\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese plants generally prefer cool to intermediate temperatures, typically with daytime highs around 18-25°C (65-77°F) and a significant drop at night, ideally to 10-16°C (50-60°F). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:240\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh humidity is essential, ideally 60-80% or higher. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:430\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep the potting medium consistently moist, but ensure it is\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003enever waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top layer begins to feel dry to the touch, allowing all excess water to drain completely. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:231\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent air circulation is crucial to prevent fungal and bacterial diseases, especially in high humidity environments. Stagnant air can quickly lead to rot. Use a gentle fan if growing in an enclosed space.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"20:1-21:0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSome\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCeratostema\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003especies are known to be large growers and can reach considerable lengths, with some potentially growing easily up to 3 meters (10 feet) long as pendulous shrubs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DKQNTcePsxX\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\u0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DKQNTcePsxX\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\u0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecuagenera USA Corp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46527448645857,"sku":"PRE19623","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/7141\/4915\/files\/Ceratostema_pepeportillae._2000x1500_8929d880-8c6e-47b1-8700-629f19ec626b.webp?v=1749153454","url":"https:\/\/ecuageneraus.com\/products\/ceratostema-pepeportillae","provider":"Ecuagenera USA Corp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}