Gymnocalycium mackieanum
Also Known As
- Gymnocalycium reductum var. schatzlianum
- Gymnocalycium schatzlianum
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Gymnocalycium mackieanum plant details
Gymnocalycium mackieanum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gymnocalycium mackieanum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gymnocalycium mackieanum
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Gymnocalycium mackieanum plant
How to Grow Gymnocalycium mackieanum
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 1"-2"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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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
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
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"
Width: 3"
- sun - bright shade
- regular
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