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Gymnocalycium mostii
Also Known As
- Gymnocalycium valniceckianum
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 8a-11
Gymnocalycium mostii plant details
Gymnocalycium mostii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer red and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and regular - occasional 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 mostii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: red and white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, highly variable, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gymnocalycium mostii
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Gymnocalycium mostii plant
How to Grow Gymnocalycium mostii
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- red
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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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
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Size
Height: 3"
Width: 3"
- sun - bright shade
- regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"
Width: 3"
- sun - bright shade
- regular
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