Acanthocalycium glaucum
Acanthocalycium glaucum
Acanthocalycium glaucum
Acanthocalycium glaucum
Acanthocalycium glaucum
Acanthocalycium glaucum
Acanthocalycium glaucum
Acanthocalycium glaucum
Acanthocalycium glaucum
Acanthocalycium glaucum
Acanthocalycium glaucum
Acanthocalycium glaucum

Acanthocalycium glaucum is commonly known as ‘Red Tom Thumb’. It can reach up to the height of 15 cm and belongs to the Cactaceae family. Having an origin in Bolivia, this summer-dormant plant is a solitary flat globular shape to a briefly elongated cactus. 

Growth Rate

Acanthocalycium glaucum has a slow growth rate. 

Flowering

The Acanthocalycium genus is well-known for its blooms. The cacti bloom in the spring and continue to bloom until the summer, producing orange flowers.

Watering and Feeding

Acanthocalycium genus plants require moderate watering and should be watered every three to four days during the summer. Reduce watering to once a week or less in the winter. Do not overwater.

Soil

Well-drained soil is ideal for the Red tom thumb cactus. Repotting is best done early in the growing season (spring) or late in the season (summer). 

Hardiness

This attractive plant is not frost-hardy. It has a frost tolerance of - 4° C (24.8° F) and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11.

Light

Acanthocalycium glaucum, like many other cacti, thrives in full sun. Place them in an open, airy area that receives full sun exposure throughout the day.

Propagation

The cactus can be grown from seed. Growing cactus from seed can be a thrilling experience as you watch the tiny seedlings change appearance so quickly.

The Red tom thumb cactus is the best succulent for your home as well as office. This beautiful plant will make you fall in love with them. 

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Springsummer
Botanical Name Acanthocalycium glaucum
Dormancy Summer
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Orange
Growth Habit Globose
Mature Size 15 cm
Native Area Bolivia
Resistance 4c°

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Richard M.

Great plant! So glaucus! Was packed well a...

Great plant! So glaucus! Was packed well and shipped quickly!

MC
01/22/2023
Michael C.
United States United States

Ok

Had some damage but overall great.

TG
02/01/2023
THEODORE G.
United States United States

Pleased

Very satisfied

IG
02/03/2023
Ilena G.
United States United States

Great quality

I have purchased several cactus and succulents from planet desert and they always arrive in perfect condition and I’m on the east coast! The selection is huge as well

Acanthocalycium glaucum

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Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

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Acanthocalycium glaucum is commonly known as ‘Red Tom Thumb’. It can reach up to the height of 15 cm and belongs to the Cactaceae family. Having an origin in Bolivia, this summer-dormant plant is a solitary flat globular shape to a briefly elongated cactus. 

Growth Rate

Acanthocalycium glaucum has a slow growth rate. 

Flowering

The Acanthocalycium genus is well-known for its blooms. The cacti bloom in the spring and continue to bloom until the summer, producing orange flowers.

Watering and Feeding

Acanthocalycium genus plants require moderate watering and should be watered every three to four days during the summer. Reduce watering to once a week or less in the winter. Do not overwater.

Soil

Well-drained soil is ideal for the Red tom thumb cactus. Repotting is best done early in the growing season (spring) or late in the season (summer). 

Hardiness

This attractive plant is not frost-hardy. It has a frost tolerance of - 4° C (24.8° F) and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11.

Light

Acanthocalycium glaucum, like many other cacti, thrives in full sun. Place them in an open, airy area that receives full sun exposure throughout the day.

Propagation

The cactus can be grown from seed. Growing cactus from seed can be a thrilling experience as you watch the tiny seedlings change appearance so quickly.

The Red tom thumb cactus is the best succulent for your home as well as office. This beautiful plant will make you fall in love with them. 

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Springsummer
Botanical Name Acanthocalycium glaucum
Dormancy Summer
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Orange
Growth Habit Globose
Mature Size 15 cm
Native Area Bolivia
Resistance 4c°

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Customer Reviews
4.8 Based on 8 Reviews
5 ★
75% 
6
4 ★
25% 
2
3 ★
0% 
0
2 ★
0% 
0
1 ★
0% 
0
Customer Photos
Write a Review Ask a Question

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Filter Reviews:
YK
03/05/2019
Yahmordakaiah K.

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RM
01/04/2022
Richard M.

Great plant! So glaucus! Was packed well a...

Great plant! So glaucus! Was packed well and shipped quickly!

MC
01/22/2023
Michael C.
United States United States

Ok

Had some damage but overall great.

TG
02/01/2023
THEODORE G.
United States United States

Pleased

Very satisfied

IG
02/03/2023
Ilena G.
United States United States

Great quality

I have purchased several cactus and succulents from planet desert and they always arrive in perfect condition and I’m on the east coast! The selection is huge as well

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