Gymnocalycium oenanthemum
wine-fragrant chin cactus
A cactus with flattened-globose, grey-green stems to 12cm diameter with 10-13 tubercled ribs, with stout radial spines. Funnel-shaped wine-red or salmon-pink flowers to 5cm across
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 | Pink Red | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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 under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light, with good ventilation. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 19 - 24°C in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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