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Gymnocalyciummonvillei

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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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Species
monvillei (mon-VIL-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Gymnocalycium multiflorum
Echinocactus monvillei
Echinocactus multiflorus
Gymnocalycium ourselianum
Echinocactus ourselianus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial 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 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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2004 | neutral

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

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