This is one of the most cold-tolerant South American species.
It can grow outdoors, and is hardy to -15° C or less.
Description: miniature clumping succulent, it clusters when small.
Stems: Flattened, blue-green, thick growing up to 4 cm in diameter, 6 cm long.
Spines: White bristly, straight or curved
Flowers: Bell to funnel-shaped, 6 cm wide, with an unusual shade of lavender-white in early spring, followed by green fruits.
This slow-growing plant will eventually form clusters up to 15 cm across.
Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
Scientific name: Gymnocalycium bruchii (Spegazzini 1923) Hosseus,
Origin: Argentina. Endemic to the Córdoba and San Luis provinces.
Habitat: Inhabits a wide range of environments and altitudes.
Cultivation: Gymnocalycium bruchii is one of the most cold-tolerant South American species.
It can grow outdoors and is hardy to -15° C or less. Prefer a low pH compost; otherwise growth will stop altogether. The plant tolerates extremely bright situations but enjoys some shade during the hottest part of the day in summer.
Water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Propagation: Seeds, offsets
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