Originally from South America they are popular for their easy flowering habits, although the flowers are generally brightly colored. They are also popular for their ease to care for. The genus name "gymnocalycium" comes from the Greek for "naked calyx" referring to the flower buds
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Argentina
Watering needs: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Mid summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium piricarpum |
| Common Name | Naked calyx |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale pink |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Globular stem |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall |
| Native Area | South America, Argentina |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain, easy flowering |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Originally from South America they are popular for their easy flowering habits, although the flowers are generally brightly colored. They are also popular for their ease to care for. The genus name "gymnocalycium" comes from the Greek for "naked calyx" referring to the flower buds
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Argentina
Watering needs: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Mid summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium piricarpum |
| Common Name | Naked calyx |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale pink |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Globular stem |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall |
| Native Area | South America, Argentina |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain, easy flowering |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
