Gymnocalycium anisitsii [large]

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Gymnocalycium anisitsii (Briitton & Rose): A funky, bumpy cactus with violet accents on its green stem. It's lined with very low, rounded tuberrcles which sport 5-7 yellow to brown spines. Grow this species in lots of direct sunlight to get the best pink to purple pigments out of it. It shoots up a tall stalk which blooms with white to pink funnelform flowers. G. anisitsii is a slow grower and reaches only 3.0" at maturity. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again. Keep dry in winter.

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Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Purple / Black

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Bloom Color

White Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

Under 3"

Growth Habit / Shape

Low Growing / Creeping

Special Characteristic

Showy Blooms

Special Characteristic

Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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