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
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium bruchii |
| Common Name | chin cactus |
| Common Name | chin cactus, Hens and chicks |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Light Pink |
| Flower Color | Light Pink, rose |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Flattened stem |
| Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 2.3 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 2.3 in. tall, 1.5 in. wide |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Native Area | Argentina, South America |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By Stem cuttings |
| Propagation | By Stem cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, frost tolerant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Fluffy areoles |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mildly toxic (Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesGymnocalycium Bruchii
Smaller than expected but it fortunately it had a bud and produced a pretty flower several days later :)
United StatesShe ready!
This little one came with a flower and after two days she bloomed. Love it!
United StatesPerfect Service Like Usual
Incredibly careful packaging and shipping. Healthy plants delivered fast and continuing to grow well! Love this place.
United StatesAwesome!
Great quality and was putting out pups and flowers upon arrival!
United Statesplants
everything was GREAT !
- Description
- Features
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
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium bruchii |
| Common Name | chin cactus |
| Common Name | chin cactus, Hens and chicks |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Light Pink |
| Flower Color | Light Pink, rose |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Flattened stem |
| Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 2.3 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 2.3 in. tall, 1.5 in. wide |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Native Area | Argentina, South America |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By Stem cuttings |
| Propagation | By Stem cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, frost tolerant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Fluffy areoles |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mildly toxic (Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesGymnocalycium Bruchii
Smaller than expected but it fortunately it had a bud and produced a pretty flower several days later :)
United StatesShe ready!
This little one came with a flower and after two days she bloomed. Love it!
United StatesPerfect Service Like Usual
Incredibly careful packaging and shipping. Healthy plants delivered fast and continuing to grow well! Love this place.
United StatesAwesome!
Great quality and was putting out pups and flowers upon arrival!
United Statesplants
everything was GREAT !