Gymnocalycium schreiteri
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of 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 schreiteri is small, round and blooms red flowers from small spines of bronze and white at the tips. It originates from Argentina and is easy to grow. It is not a frost hardy species.
Watering needs: once every 1-2 weeks during summer. Skip watering in winter frosts.
Growth habits: can grow up to 12" (30.5 cm)
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | Late autumn |
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Common Name | Chin cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower | red |
Frost Tolerance | 30F |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 10a |
Height | 10 cm |
Origin | Argentina |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Gymnocalycium schreiteri |
Shape | Rosette-forming |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |