The genus name Gymnocalycium comes from the Greek for "naked calyx" referring to the flower buds bearing no hair or spines. The stem can grow up to 10 cm tall, 8-15 cm in diameter, colorful and highly decorative, with horizontal clear and dark strips. The clear areas (above the areoles) are pastel-grey-pink while the dark zone (below the areoles) are deep olive-green to brown-purple. The spines are nearly useless in terms of defense. It is a summer easy to grow species that offers no cultivation difficulties. Water regularly in summer (but do not over water). Keep this plant almost dry in winter at a minimum temperature of 0°C.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay
Growth habits: Solitary or slowly clustering, up to 4" tall (10 cm), 3" in diameter (8 cm)
Watering needs: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming habits: Light pale pink flowers about 1"in diameter
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Late spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink/orange/white/yellow |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Mature Size | 10 cm |
| Native Area | Chile |
| Resistance | 5° c |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesAll I can say is wow!
Image doesn’t do it justice at all. It arrived in great condition, packed very well. It’s just beautiful. I can’t wait to order more cacti and succulents from Planet Desert.
United StatesMostly fine
Came with an ant and some aphids
United Statestoo early to review
GOOD PACKING/COSTLY/NO INSTRUCTIONS
Planet Desert
Hi Raghura, Probabbly you misplaced the invoice/packing slip/ instructioins. The care instructions are on the back side of the invoice inside of the box you can also find more information at our website here is a link https://planetdesert.com/pages/care-instructions Thanks Mark
United StatesAmazing cactus. Great Mother's Day Gift
I bought 4 cacti from this website for Mother's Day gifts for my mom and 3 "grandmas" as an alternative to flowers. It went over great with everyone (except for the fact that I forgot to get one for my aunt), and the cacti all looked spectacular! Great packaging—I feel like the plants could've survived the laziest, clumsiest USPS person in the world. I will absolutely be purchasing from here again (and actually already have).
United StatesAmazing cactus. Great Mother's Day Gift
I bought 4 cacti from this website for Mother's Day gifts for my mom and 3 "grandmas" as an alternative to flowers. It went over great with everyone (except for the fact that I forgot to get one for my aunt), and the cacti all looked spectacular! Great packaging—I feel like the plants could've survived the laziest, clumsiest USPS person in the world. I will absolutely be purchasing from here again (and actually already have).
- Description
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The genus name Gymnocalycium comes from the Greek for "naked calyx" referring to the flower buds bearing no hair or spines. The stem can grow up to 10 cm tall, 8-15 cm in diameter, colorful and highly decorative, with horizontal clear and dark strips. The clear areas (above the areoles) are pastel-grey-pink while the dark zone (below the areoles) are deep olive-green to brown-purple. The spines are nearly useless in terms of defense. It is a summer easy to grow species that offers no cultivation difficulties. Water regularly in summer (but do not over water). Keep this plant almost dry in winter at a minimum temperature of 0°C.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay
Growth habits: Solitary or slowly clustering, up to 4" tall (10 cm), 3" in diameter (8 cm)
Watering needs: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming habits: Light pale pink flowers about 1"in diameter
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Late spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink/orange/white/yellow |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Mature Size | 10 cm |
| Native Area | Chile |
| Resistance | 5° c |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesAll I can say is wow!
Image doesn’t do it justice at all. It arrived in great condition, packed very well. It’s just beautiful. I can’t wait to order more cacti and succulents from Planet Desert.
United StatesMostly fine
Came with an ant and some aphids
United Statestoo early to review
GOOD PACKING/COSTLY/NO INSTRUCTIONS
Planet Desert
Hi Raghura, Probabbly you misplaced the invoice/packing slip/ instructioins. The care instructions are on the back side of the invoice inside of the box you can also find more information at our website here is a link https://planetdesert.com/pages/care-instructions Thanks Mark
United StatesAmazing cactus. Great Mother's Day Gift
I bought 4 cacti from this website for Mother's Day gifts for my mom and 3 "grandmas" as an alternative to flowers. It went over great with everyone (except for the fact that I forgot to get one for my aunt), and the cacti all looked spectacular! Great packaging—I feel like the plants could've survived the laziest, clumsiest USPS person in the world. I will absolutely be purchasing from here again (and actually already have).
United StatesAmazing cactus. Great Mother's Day Gift
I bought 4 cacti from this website for Mother's Day gifts for my mom and 3 "grandmas" as an alternative to flowers. It went over great with everyone (except for the fact that I forgot to get one for my aunt), and the cacti all looked spectacular! Great packaging—I feel like the plants could've survived the laziest, clumsiest USPS person in the world. I will absolutely be purchasing from here again (and actually already have).