Gymnocalycium Riograndense is commonly known as ”Gymnocalycium Pflanzii”. A native of Bolivia, this plant belongs to the Cactaceae family and reaches up to 6 inches (15 cm) in height. This flattened globular cactus looks good in any space.
Growth Rate
This cactus grows at a fast pace.
Flowering
Gymnocalycium riograndense blooms beautifully in white colors from Mid-spring to the early summer season.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
This plant needs copious watering in the summer season but avoid overwatering.
Soil
This variety of Gymnocalycium likes porous standard mix soil and prefers low pH compost.
Hardiness
Gymnocalycium pflanzii belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11 and has a frost tolerance of -12° C (10.4° F).
Light
These cacti need full sunlight to grow. They can tolerate the extreme sunlight and enjoy afternoon shade. Bright sunlight encourages flowering but can cause sunburn if the plants are exposed to intense sunlight during hotter days of summer.
Propagation
The direct sow after the last frost or offsets is the best way to propagate Gymnocalycium pflanzii.
Gymnocalycium Riograndense is a grafting plant. Their culture is easy, and flowering is abundant if they are well taken care of.
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
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid springearly summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium riograndense |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White |
| Growth Habit | Globular |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Bolivia |
| Resistance | 12 C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to light shade |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Gymnocalycium Riograndense is commonly known as ”Gymnocalycium Pflanzii”. A native of Bolivia, this plant belongs to the Cactaceae family and reaches up to 6 inches (15 cm) in height. This flattened globular cactus looks good in any space.
Growth Rate
This cactus grows at a fast pace.
Flowering
Gymnocalycium riograndense blooms beautifully in white colors from Mid-spring to the early summer season.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
This plant needs copious watering in the summer season but avoid overwatering.
Soil
This variety of Gymnocalycium likes porous standard mix soil and prefers low pH compost.
Hardiness
Gymnocalycium pflanzii belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11 and has a frost tolerance of -12° C (10.4° F).
Light
These cacti need full sunlight to grow. They can tolerate the extreme sunlight and enjoy afternoon shade. Bright sunlight encourages flowering but can cause sunburn if the plants are exposed to intense sunlight during hotter days of summer.
Propagation
The direct sow after the last frost or offsets is the best way to propagate Gymnocalycium pflanzii.
Gymnocalycium Riograndense is a grafting plant. Their culture is easy, and flowering is abundant if they are well taken care of.
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
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid springearly summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium riograndense |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White |
| Growth Habit | Globular |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Bolivia |
| Resistance | 12 C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to light shade |