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Cactus Succulent

Gymnocalycium andreae

chin cactus

A cactus forming clusters of squat, globose, tubercled stems with white radial and curved brown central spines. Funnel-shaped bright yellow flowers 4cm across open in early summer

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer Yellow
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Gymnocalycium can be spherical or cylindrical cacti, with ribs divided into rounded, spiny tubercles, and funnel-shaped flowers in early summer

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in full sun, in a peat-free cactus compost or a well-drained, peat-free, loam-based compost with the addition of extra grit. Water freely when in active growth from March to September. Keep dry in the winter.

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 19- 24C in containers in late winter or early spring. Remove offsetts in spring and pot up individually.

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Can be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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