Origin: Argentina
It is a variable small cactus, usually solitary to occasionally clustering.
Cultivation: It is a summer grower species that offers no cultivation difficulties. Water regularly in summer (but do not overwater ) Keep this plant almost dry in winter at a minimum temperature of 0°C, prefer relatively rich substrate and low pH compost (if possible not limestone) otherwise growth will stop altogether. Feed with a high potassium fertilizer in summer. It is quite frost resistant if kept dry (hardy to -5° C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade. It may tolerate bright situations but is likely to suffer from sun scorch or stunted growth if over exposed to direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day in summer. This plant needs plenty of space for its roots, repotting should be done every other year or when the it has outgrown its pot.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid springearly summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium ritterianum |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Resistance | 5° C |
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excellent waiting to see the flowers
BIG and beautiful! Thanks for another love...
BIG and beautiful! Thanks for another lovely Cactus!
United StatesGreat Looking Cactus
Arrived healthy and in great shape. Cactus was larger then expected so that was great.
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We were very impressed #1 with the website and the information provided there along with the product, and product packaging. Thank you
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Origin: Argentina
It is a variable small cactus, usually solitary to occasionally clustering.
Cultivation: It is a summer grower species that offers no cultivation difficulties. Water regularly in summer (but do not overwater ) Keep this plant almost dry in winter at a minimum temperature of 0°C, prefer relatively rich substrate and low pH compost (if possible not limestone) otherwise growth will stop altogether. Feed with a high potassium fertilizer in summer. It is quite frost resistant if kept dry (hardy to -5° C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade. It may tolerate bright situations but is likely to suffer from sun scorch or stunted growth if over exposed to direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day in summer. This plant needs plenty of space for its roots, repotting should be done every other year or when the it has outgrown its pot.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid springearly summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium ritterianum |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Resistance | 5° C |
- Reviews
- Questions
United Statesgreat plants
excellent waiting to see the flowers
BIG and beautiful! Thanks for another love...
BIG and beautiful! Thanks for another lovely Cactus!
United StatesGreat Looking Cactus
Arrived healthy and in great shape. Cactus was larger then expected so that was great.
United StatesImpressed
We were very impressed #1 with the website and the information provided there along with the product, and product packaging. Thank you
United StatesAwesome
Highly recommend!