{"product_id":"ceratostema-charianthum","title":"Ceratostema Charianthum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeratostema Charianthum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pendent epiphytic shrub in the Ericaceae (blueberry family), described by Albert C. Smith and native to the Andean cloud forests. Like others in the genus, it grows from a lignotuber with alternate, coriaceous leaves, producing waxy, tubular hanging flowers with elongated lobes adapted for hummingbird pollination. Best displayed where its pendant flowers can be appreciated; never remove spent peduncles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered indirect light, equivalent to dappled forest canopy (70-80% shade cloth); avoid direct midday sun which scorches the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, acidic epiphytic mix of orchid bark and perlite, or mounted on cork or tree fern with sphagnum; excellent drainage essential. Use rainwater or reverse osmosis water to avoid mineral buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\/Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to intermediate — daytime 64-79°F with a distinct nighttime drop to 50-60°F to encourage blooming; high humidity of 70-90% is essential, with good airflow at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently moist but never soggy; water thoroughly when the top layer feels slightly dry, allowing excess to drain completely. Never let roots dry out fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly with a low-pH ericaceous formula during active growth; sensitive to fertilizer salt buildup. Reduce in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PLANTAMANI","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":50534208831653,"sku":"04CERAcharianthum","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch Large","offer_id":50534208864421,"sku":"04CERAcharianthum_XL","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9602\/3205\/files\/PXL_20260910_045802426.jpg?v=1790394640","url":"https:\/\/plantamani.com\/products\/ceratostema-charianthum","provider":"Plantamani Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}