Gymnocalycium Species

Gymnocalyciummonvillei

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Gymnocalycium (jim-no-kal-LISS-ee-um)
Species
monvillei (mon-VIL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Gymnocalycium multiflorum
Echinocactus monvillei
Echinocactus multiflorus
Gymnocalycium ourselianum
Echinocactus ourselianus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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 Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
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

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Orange, California

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2004 | neutral

small relatively spiny and hardy species from Argentina- long stiff orange spines on a bright green background

Featured
Chorus Cicada
(Amphipsalta zelandica)
Greater Roadrunner
(Geococcyx californianus)
Featured
Chorus Cicada
(Amphipsalta zelandica)
Greater Roadrunner
(Geococcyx californianus)