Gymnocalycium Species, Dwarf Chin Cactus, Spider-Cactus

I was just browsing pictures to help me discover the ID of a cactus I've had for about 15 yrs, when I discovered its name is this one @ [...Read MoreHYPERLINK@plantsam.com] . . . It's been flowering every year since I bought it, with beautiful bright red flowers! I think it's as big as it's ever going to get. . . . Had been wondering how much it might grow if in a bigger pot.

I love the Chin cactus. I have 3 and every time I see one at the nursery I immediately take it home. The blooms are a gorgeous red and mi...Read Morene bloom from spring to fall. One has more of a pink red bloom. I do water them frequently during the hot Vegas summer. They are planted a few feet away from my Mediterranean fan palm and enjoy the filtered light from the fronds in the afternoon sun.

Small globoid sparsely spined green cactus with impressive large flowers of a variety of color possibilities. Spines that are present ar...Read Moree stiff, but tend to lie flat against the body of the plant so plant is 'user friendlly'. Though a small cactus, grows fast up to maximum size and supposedly can flowers one year from seed.