This cactus is a mounding cactus. It has whitish short spines; they curve backwards towards the dark green body. It blooms flowers that go from pink to white.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 8-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 10° F (-12°C) or less
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Argentina (Córdoba)
Watering needs: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Propagation: Seeds, offsets
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hens and chicks |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Pink |
| Frost Tolerance | -15° C |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 to 8 |
| Height | 1.5 inches |
| Origin | Argentina |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Gymnocalycium bruchii |
| Shape | Flattened |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
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United StatesFantastic buying experience
Really wonderful plant, small but healthy (this variety runs small). I also like the soil it is planted in. A very professional nursery, and one to cherish!!
United StatesGymnocalycium bruchii
Extremely pleased with purchase.
United StatesGymnocalcium bruchii
The plants arrived in good time. Thanks for alerting me. The residents are no longer notified that a package has arrived, so it could sit down in the (mail) room until you go pick it up. A couple of days after receiving the plant, I noticed something coming up in the middle of the plant. It has one bud getting larger every day. Can’t wait to see the flower. I now have a large cactus collection and, as the old plants die off, I try to replace them with the same plant.
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