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Gymnocalycium

Gymnocalyciumcatamarcense subsp. schmidianum

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Gymnocalycium (jim-no-kal-LISS-ee-um)

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Synonym

Gymnocalycium catamarcense var. schmidianum

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Green

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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