Gymnocalycium

Gymnocalyciumparaguayense

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Gymnocalycium (jim-no-kal-LISS-ee-um)
Species
paraguayense (par-uh-gway-EN-see)
Synonym
Gymnocalycium paraguayense var. paraguayense
Echinocactus paraguayense
Gymnocalycium denudatus var. paraguayensis
Gymnocalycium denudatum var. paraguayense
Echinocactus denudatus var. paraguayensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
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
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2007 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are: Echinocatus denudatus var. bruennowianus, Echinocactus denudatus var. delaetianus, Gymnocalycium denu...Read More

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