Gymnocalycium, commonly called chin cactus, is a genus of about 70 South American Species of Cactus.Their main area of distribution is Argentina, part of Uruguay, Paraguay, southern Bolivia and part of Brazil. The most popular cultivars are varied mutants which completely lack chlorophyll, exposing the red, orange, or yellow pigmentation. These mutant strains are often grafted onto the hylocereus cactus, and the combined plant is called a "Moon Cactus".
Special care
1) Gymnocalycium can be grown indoors or outdoors all year round. They do well in bright, airy areas with not too intense sunlight.
2) Grafted gymnocalycium requires more water than non-grafted ones due to the presence of a rootstock (hylocereus cactus)
3) Gymnocalycium should be fertilised regularly to promote blooming. Ideal fertilisers are water soluble fertilisers and osmocote.
4) Gymnocalycium needs to be potted in well draining soil mix with at least 50% organics, the soil mix needs to be water retaining.
5) Gymnocalycium can be propagated by seeds, pups or grafting.
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Uniqueness: 9/10
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