Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii
Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii
Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii
Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii
Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii
Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii
Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii
Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii
Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii
Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii
Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii
Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii

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

Blooming Season Late spring
Common Name Plaid cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Pink/orange/white/yellow
Frost Tolerance 5° c
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11b
Height 10 cm
Origin Chile
Pot Size 3.5"
Scientific Name Gymnocalycium tucavocense damsii
Shape Globose
Sun Exposure Partial shade

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ML
02/06/2023
Mauricio l.
United States United States

Beautiful cactus.

Loved the fact that it came in his own pot.

GE
08/10/2022
GLEN E.
United States United States

Gymnocalicium tucavocense

Arrived with a few other cacti and all were in excellent health. Currently, the G. tucavocense has begun to blloom; single pink blossom, which is a first for me. Typically, the cacti don't bloom till the following spring/summer after purchase, so having it bloom now is great

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EL
06/01/2021
Ethan L.
United States United States

Amazing 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).

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EL
06/01/2021
Ethan L.
United States United States

Amazing 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).

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RB
09/22/2020
RAGHURAJ B.
United States United States

too early to review

GOOD PACKING/COSTLY/NO INSTRUCTIONS

09/23/2020

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

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Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is larger than a 3.5" pot WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, 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.

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