Colouration
Please note that each plant has unique colouration and shape, as they are seed grown. The plant that you receive may be somewhat different from the photos.
Where it grows
Paraguay and Argentina.
Special features
This Gymnocalycium, also known as the “Chin cactus”, has soft, brittle spines protruding from chin-like ridges. These particular specimens have striking colorful variegation covering portions of their stem surface.
Care guide
These cacti need plenty of light and should be planted under 40% shade cloth, at most. The more light they receive, the more colorful they will become. They are incredibly sensitive to overwatering and should be planted in a gritty, fast draining soil mix that does not hold much water. A mix involving Akadama and pumice is ideal. Water often in summer, but keep completely dry in winter.
Growing season
Spring and summer.
Propagation
Offsets and seeds.