Gymnocalycium spegazzinii
Also Known As
- Gymnocalycium armatum
- Gymnocalycium horizonthalonium
- Gymnocalycium loricatum
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 5"-7"
planting zones
- 8b-11
Gymnocalycium spegazzinii plant details
Gymnocalycium spegazzinii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer cream, green and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in acidic, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gymnocalycium spegazzinii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 IN - 7 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream, green and pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, solitary
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gymnocalycium spegazzinii
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Gardening facts about Gymnocalycium spegazzinii plant
How to Grow Gymnocalycium spegazzinii
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- acidic
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 1"-2"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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