Gymnocalycium anisitsii var. tucavocense [small]

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Gymnocalycium anisitsii var. tucavocense (Backeberg): A small, uniquely pink cactus with large pink to lilac flowers. Its short stem looks like it's covered with large scales or plates. The tip of each scale has a fuzzy white patch called an areole, from which five or six spines arise. This plant flowers quite profusely and even young plants can produce a bouquet of beautiful lavender to pink flowers.

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.

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Product Size

3.5" Pot

Color - Primary

Pink

Color - Secondary

Green / Lime

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Cold Hardiness

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

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+

10

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