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Gymnocalycium horstii subsp. buenekeri | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Gymnocalycium horstii subsp. buenekeri

Gymnocalycium horstii subsp. buenekeri

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Gymnocalycium
Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

A spherical cactus with shiny green rounds ribs, five spine areoles sitting flat in a star-shaped way and large cream to pale pink funnel shaped flowers in summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Sandy

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in a porous potting mix in the ground or a container avoiding waterlogging.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate from seed.

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, scale insects

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot.

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

Summer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years