Flowers: They are some of the largest in this genus, often growing larger than the plant. 6 up to 7 cm long and broad, whitish, pale pink to lavender, with a darker mid-strip.
Cultivation and propagation: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter. It grows well in full sun or light shade.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Starting of summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium achirasense |
| Common Name | Chin cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Mature Size | 78 cm |
| Native Area | Bolivia |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
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Flowers: They are some of the largest in this genus, often growing larger than the plant. 6 up to 7 cm long and broad, whitish, pale pink to lavender, with a darker mid-strip.
Cultivation and propagation: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter. It grows well in full sun or light shade.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
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