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Cactus Succulent
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | |||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Handle with care due to prickly spines. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- 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
- Plant range
- Brazil
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow well in a porous potting mix in the ground or a container avoiding waterlogging.
Propagation
Propagate from seed.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rot.
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