(This plant comes in a 3.5-inch pot. All our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots.)
Gymnocalycium berchtii is a tiny geophyte with a single, flattened stem that grows slowly atop a thick taproot underground. This species shows a large amount of variation in spines. Most plants have black-brown spines, and some have very light ochraceous spines with light brown bases. Flowers range in color from pearl-white to lilac, with a brownish pink throat.