Gymnocalycium Green catus 8.5 cm pot
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Estimated to be delivered on 19/02/2022 – 22/02/2022
Estimated to be delivered on 19/02/2022 – 22/02/2022
About this Item
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii (Green) is a small, solitary, slow-growing cactus native to South America, featuring a 3-5 cm grey-green or brownish spherical body with 8 prominent notched ribs. It produces large 4-5 cm bell-shaped yellowish-olive flowers and thrives in bright, filtered light with moderate water during summer.
Key Characteristics of Green Gymnocalycium (Mihanovichii):
- Body: Globular and flattened, typically grey-green to deep green, sometimes turning reddish/bronze in strong light.
- Ribs: Usually 8, featuring narrow, notched edges often described as having a “chin” appearance.
- Spines: 5 to 6 weak, flexible, slightly curved thorns that are grayish-yellow to brown, generally 0.8–1 cm long.
- Flowers: Large, funnel-shaped, often olive-green, yellowish-olive, or whitish, appearing from the top of the plant in summer.
- Cultivation: Thrives in well-draining soil, partial shade (intense direct sun can scorch it), and requires moderate watering during summer, keeping it dry in winter.
- Distinction: Unlike its popular mutated, colorful grafted counterparts (Hibotan), the green form has chlorophyll, allowing it to live on its own roots
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