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Gymnocalycium paraguayense f. fleischerianum
Also Known As
- Gymnocalycium fleischerianum
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Gymnocalycium paraguayense f. fleischerianum plant details
Gymnocalycium paraguayense f. fleischerianum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gymnocalycium paraguayense f. fleischerianum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gymnocalycium paraguayense f. fleischerianum
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Gymnocalycium paraguayense f. fleischerianum
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Gymnocalycium paraguayense f. fleischerianum plant
How to Grow Gymnocalycium paraguayense f. fleischerianum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
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 pflanzii subsp. argentinense
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Echinocactus baldianus, Echinocactus sanguiniflorus, Gymnocalycium platense var. baldianum, Gymnocalycium sanguiniflorum, Gymnocalycium venturi, Gymnocalycium venturianum, The Dwarf Chin Cactus
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
aka Gymnocalycium valniceckianum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 6"
- bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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