genus Gymnocalycium eurypleurumF.Ritter ex Plesník
crime syndicate : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : TrichocereeaeGenus : Gymnocalycium
The specific name " eurypleurum(pronounced yoor - ee - PLOOR - um ) " have in mind " broad ribs " and concern to the ribs of the stem turn .
In cultivation, Lecce, Italy. Photo by Antonio Leone. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Gymnocalycium eurypleurumis aboriginal toParaguay . It occurs in theDefensores del Chaco ( Defenders of the Chaco ) National Parkand adjacent expanse northward of the Alto Paraguay Department , reaching the border with Bolivia .
Gymnocalycium eurypleurumis a small , slow - grow cactus with a spherical or slightly flatten out , almost alwayssolitarystem with commonly 7 to 12 flat , broad , somewhattubercledribs lined with clump of stalwart spine . The stem is calendered green , dull olive - green to brownish , and can develop up to 6 inch ( 15 cm ) in diameter . Eachareolebears about seven white to scant brown radial spines , usually between 0.4 and 1.2 inches ( 1 to 3 cm ) long . They run to curve upwards , away from the base . The central spines are usually absent . This coinage has quite varying spination . Some specimen have minimum spination , while others seem pretty heavily armed .
The funnel - shaped flowers can accomplish up to 1.2 inches ( 3 centimetre ) long and are closely adequate in diam . They are vestal white or white with shades of pinkish and imperial and appear near the peak of the stem in summertime . The fruits are spherical or barrel - shape , red-faced with scales of the same colour , and comprise yellow - dark-brown seeds . They can grow up to 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) in diam .
In habitat, Cerro León, Alto Paraguay Department, Paraguay. Photo byGiovanna Anceschi & Alberto Magli. Licensed underCC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IT.
illumination : This cactus necessitate brightness shading from the sunlight in the hot months , but overdoing this will result in the loss of flowers .
Soil : The balance of the potting mixture should be sufficient to take into account good drainage so thatG. eurypleurumdoes not sit in soggy soil for more than a twenty-four hour period or two after watering . Use a commercial-grade cactus potting admixture , orcreate your own .
Temperature : This cactus is heat large-minded but is not a cold - hardy works , and if there is a hazard of freeze temperatures , it must be fetch indoors . G. eurypleurumcan withstand temperature as low as 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , 25 to 50 ° farad ( -3.9 to 10 ° snow ) .
In cultivation, Moscow, Russia. Derivative of a photo by Vitaly Kulakov viaGymnocalycium Genus Database.
Watering : Watering during the growing time of year , from spring to precipitate , can be frequent , but always allow the soil to dry out out nearly before rewatering . Cut back on the water system during wintertime asG. eurypleurumbecomes dormant .
fertilise : G. eurypleurumdoes not postulate much fertilizing , but giving it some extra nutrients at times helps keep the flora healthy and prolong the time when you ask to repot again . Suspend feeding during the winter when the plant goes dormant .
Repotting : Repot yourG. eurypleurumevery two years into the same ( or one that is the same size ) or a slightly larger Mary Jane . The best time to repot is recent wintertime or early spring .
In cultivation, Lecce, Italy. Photo by Antonio Leone. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : SinceG. eurypleurumrarely grow offset , it is usually propagated by germ . Sow the seed in late spring or summer .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Gymnocalycium .
G. eurypleurumhas no toxic result reported .
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