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
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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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I was surprised when I opened the package. Planet Desert has done a great excellent job on packaging. All plants arrived safely and in healthy condition. I decently will buy again!
United StatesClumping gymno
I got a well cared for plant as usual. This is the only clumping gymno that I know and I can't wait until it blooms its head off like all the others in my bright bathroom.
United StatesExceptional Quality
Everything about this order was exceptional, from the health of the plants to the way which they are packaged. I could not be any more happier! Thank you so much
United StatesGymnocalycium
Beautiful can not wait till it blooms
United StatesSmall but Puffed Up by Wavy Spines
Gymnocalycium bruchii is a dwarf with wavy, flexible spines that overlap and lie as flat against the stem as their waves will allow, and puff up its small size. Looking forward to it forming a colony with offsets.