Product Details
Highlights
'King's Scepter' (Gymnocalycium stenopleurum): A plum purple cactus with pale stripes running horizontally along its stem. Its dark and dramatic colors are pleasantly contrasted by snow white areoles near the top of the plant. This plant is shipped bare root, without a pot, and measures anywhere between 1.5" to 2" in diameter.
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.
Product Size
Unrooted / Bare Root
Current Primary Color
Purple / Black
All Seasonal Colors
Green
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light
Recommended Light Conditions
Full Sun
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic
Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?