Native to Argentina, Gymnocalycium is an attractive low growing cactus species barely rising above ground level, usually solitary in habitat, but on occasion branching basally in cultivation to form clusters. flowers, are pale yellowish about 70 mm long and 55 mm in
Flowering time: Blooms appear recurrently from June to autumn. Gymnocalycium schroederianum is an easy to grow succulent, more cold tolerant than most and less fussy regarding soil conditions.
Growth rate: It is a relatively rapidly growing and easily flowering species that will make clumps given the best conditions.
Watering: Water regularly in summer, but do not overwater, keep dry in winter.
Hardiness: Reputedly somewhat resistant to frost if kept on the dry side prior to, and during, cold weather (hardy to -12 C ° C, or less for short periods).
Exposition: Outside bright but filtered sunlight or afternoon shade, inside it needs bright light, and some direct sun. Tends to bronze in strong light, which encourages flowering and heavy spine production.
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid springearly summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium shroederianum |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Resistance | Hardy to 12 c ° |
| Sun Exposure | Light shade |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Native to Argentina, Gymnocalycium is an attractive low growing cactus species barely rising above ground level, usually solitary in habitat, but on occasion branching basally in cultivation to form clusters. flowers, are pale yellowish about 70 mm long and 55 mm in
Flowering time: Blooms appear recurrently from June to autumn. Gymnocalycium schroederianum is an easy to grow succulent, more cold tolerant than most and less fussy regarding soil conditions.
Growth rate: It is a relatively rapidly growing and easily flowering species that will make clumps given the best conditions.
Watering: Water regularly in summer, but do not overwater, keep dry in winter.
Hardiness: Reputedly somewhat resistant to frost if kept on the dry side prior to, and during, cold weather (hardy to -12 C ° C, or less for short periods).
Exposition: Outside bright but filtered sunlight or afternoon shade, inside it needs bright light, and some direct sun. Tends to bronze in strong light, which encourages flowering and heavy spine production.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid springearly summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium shroederianum |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Resistance | Hardy to 12 c ° |
| Sun Exposure | Light shade |
