Gymnocalycium Species

Gymnocalyciumanisitsii

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Gymnocalycium (jim-no-kal-LISS-ee-um)
Species
anisitsii (an-is-ITS-ee-eye)
Synonym
Gymnocalycium anisitsii subsp. anisitsii
Gymnocalycium joossensianum
Echinocactus anisitsii
Echinocactus damsii
Gymnocalycium griseopallidum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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
Scarify seed before sowing
By budding
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:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Reseda, California

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neutral
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | August 2005 | neutral

Additional synonyms are Echinocactus joossensianum, Gymnocalycium tucavocense Gymnocalycium damsii, Gymnocalycium damsii var. rotundulum,...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2005 | positive

This plant is also sold under the name Gymnocalycium rotundulum, or G damsii var rotundulum... and though this is probably the exact same...Read More

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