This is an extremely slow growing and one of the nicest Gymnocalyciums species. It has incredibly strong curved spines. If you only have one Gymnocalycium, this is the one to have!
Description: Solitary, slowly growing cactus, densely covered with incredibly strong twisted spines
Blooming season: They will bloom at an early age and bloom sparingly in mid-summer.
Cultivation: Keep this plant almost dry in winter at a minimum temperature of 0°C. It prefers a low pH compost; otherwise growth will stop altogether. The plant tolerates extremely bright situations.
Recommended Temperature zone: USDA: 9-11
Frost Tolerance: 20°F (-7°C)
Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Bolivia (Tarija)
Growth Habits: Solitary, globular, slowly growing up to 5"(12 cm)
Watering Needs: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Propagation: Seeds
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Mid summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium cardenasianum |
| Common Name | Bolivian torch cactus, Achuma, Wachuma |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pinkish |
| Genus | Trichocereus |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 16 ft. tall |
| Native Area | Bolivia |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By cutting, seeds |
| Resistance | 5° c |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized potting mix |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to cats, friendly to dogs |
| Watering Needs | Low |
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This is an extremely slow growing and one of the nicest Gymnocalyciums species. It has incredibly strong curved spines. If you only have one Gymnocalycium, this is the one to have!
Description: Solitary, slowly growing cactus, densely covered with incredibly strong twisted spines
Blooming season: They will bloom at an early age and bloom sparingly in mid-summer.
Cultivation: Keep this plant almost dry in winter at a minimum temperature of 0°C. It prefers a low pH compost; otherwise growth will stop altogether. The plant tolerates extremely bright situations.
Recommended Temperature zone: USDA: 9-11
Frost Tolerance: 20°F (-7°C)
Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Bolivia (Tarija)
Growth Habits: Solitary, globular, slowly growing up to 5"(12 cm)
Watering Needs: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Propagation: Seeds
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
