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Gymnocalycium pflanzii
Also Known As
- Gymnocalycium pflanzii subsp. argentinense
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Gymnocalycium pflanzii plant details
Gymnocalycium pflanzii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chocolate foliage. 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 pflanzii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chocolate
- Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gymnocalycium pflanzii
- 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
Garden photo gallery of Gymnocalycium pflanzii
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Gymnocalycium pflanzii plant
How to Grow Gymnocalycium pflanzii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- chocolate
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Gymnocalycium for your garden
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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
aka Gymnocalycium fleischerianum
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
aka Gymnocalycium valniceckianum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 6"
- bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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