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Gymnocalycium

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Gymnocalycium
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Fact sheet

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Lightbright light with some midday shade

“Morning sun with afternoon protection, or filtered light throughout the day, produces the best body colour and spine development” — Gymnocalycium Types, Species & Care | Chin Cactus

WaterLow — water sparingly and let the soil dry out completely between waterings; never leave it standing wet

“Low — water sparingly and let the soil dry out completely between waterings” — Gymnocalycium - How to grow & care

Hardiness zones9–11

“USDA zone 9-11” — Gymnocalycium - How to grow & care

Propagationseed

“Seed grown plants can produce their first flowers in as few as 2 to 3 years from germination” — Gymnocalycium Types, Species & Care | Chin Cactus

Transplantspring to summer in zone 10a, spring to autumn in zones 10b–11, and year-round in zone 12 and above

“Plant in the warm season: spring to summer in zone 10a, spring to autumn in zones 10b–11, and year-round in zone 12 and above” — Gymnocalycium - How to grow & care

Edible partsornamental

“ornamental; spined” — Gymnocalycium - How to grow & care

Toxicitynot toxic

“non-toxic (ornamental; spined)” — Gymnocalycium - How to grow & care

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