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Gymnocalycium stenopleurum
Also Known As
- Gymnocalycium stenopleurum v. friedrichii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"
- W: 4"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Gymnocalycium stenopleurum plant details
Gymnocalycium stenopleurum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gymnocalycium stenopleurum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 0 - 4 IN - wide, 0 - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gymnocalycium stenopleurum
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Gymnocalycium stenopleurum
Gardening facts about Gymnocalycium stenopleurum plant
How to Grow Gymnocalycium stenopleurum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Gymnocalycium for your garden
aka Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 'Variegata', Gymnocalycium mihonavichii 'Variegata'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 1"-2"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Gymnocalycium fleischerianum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Gymnocalycium pflanzii subsp. argentinense
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 3"
- sun - bright shade
- regular
aka Gymnocalycium obductum, Gymnocalycium ragonesii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"
Width: 3"
- sun - bright shade
- regular
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