Cactus Gymnocalycium horridispinum is a native of Argentina and belongs to the Cactaceae family. The solitary geophytic cactus has a globular-shaped stem covered with spines that are metallic grey with brownish tips. The plant grows up to a height of 15-40 cm. During early summer, the cactus bears funnel-shaped, white with violet-pink-edged flowers. The plant is a fast-growing cactus and prefers full sun to light shade for best growth. It goes dormant during winters and is not frost-hardy.
Growth Rate
Cactus Gymnocalycium is a fast-growing plant.
Flowering
All Gymnocalycium types flower in the early summer. White flowers with pink edges grow in a funnel shape.
Watering
Cactus Gymnocalycium horridispinum requires regular watering during summer and minimal watering in the winter season. Feed the cactus during summer with potassium-rich fertilizer.
Soil
Like all other cactus plants, the Cactus Gymnocalycium horridispinum cactus needs sandy and porous soil with superb drainage facilities.
Hardiness
The hardiness zone for Gymnocalycium varieties is 9 to 11. It is not frost-hardy.
Light
This lovely cactus stays happy in areas with full sunlight to light shade.
Propagation
The best way to propagate the plant is via seeds as it hardly produces any offset.
Add charm and splendor to your cactus garden with the Gymnocalycium horridispinum. Order it today!
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Cactus Gymnocalycium horridispinum is a native of Argentina and belongs to the Cactaceae family. The solitary geophytic cactus has a globular-shaped stem covered with spines that are metallic grey with brownish tips. The plant grows up to a height of 15-40 cm. During early summer, the cactus bears funnel-shaped, white with violet-pink-edged flowers. The plant is a fast-growing cactus and prefers full sun to light shade for best growth. It goes dormant during winters and is not frost-hardy.
Growth Rate
Cactus Gymnocalycium is a fast-growing plant.
Flowering
All Gymnocalycium types flower in the early summer. White flowers with pink edges grow in a funnel shape.
Watering
Cactus Gymnocalycium horridispinum requires regular watering during summer and minimal watering in the winter season. Feed the cactus during summer with potassium-rich fertilizer.
Soil
Like all other cactus plants, the Cactus Gymnocalycium horridispinum cactus needs sandy and porous soil with superb drainage facilities.
Hardiness
The hardiness zone for Gymnocalycium varieties is 9 to 11. It is not frost-hardy.
Light
This lovely cactus stays happy in areas with full sunlight to light shade.
Propagation
The best way to propagate the plant is via seeds as it hardly produces any offset.
Add charm and splendor to your cactus garden with the Gymnocalycium horridispinum. Order it today!