Gymnocalycium bruchii

(This plant comes in a 3.5" pot. 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. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).

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