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Gymnocalycium baldianum
Also Known As
- Echinocactus baldianus
- Echinocactus sanguiniflorus
- Gymnocalycium platense var. baldianum
- Gymnocalycium sanguiniflorum
- Gymnocalycium venturi
- Gymnocalycium venturianum
- The Dwarf Chin Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"
- W: 3"
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Gymnocalycium baldianum plant details
Gymnocalycium baldianum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gymnocalycium baldianum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN wide, 3 IN tall
- Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gymnocalycium baldianum
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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How to Grow Gymnocalycium baldianum
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- purple
Fruit
- green
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
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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