Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | |||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical 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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