Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Oil Painting cactus Features
Morphology: spherical or short cylindrical, about 3-5 cm in diameter. The sphere has 8 ridges, with areoles on the ridges, which are protruding, and each areole has 5-6 gray-yellow curved thorns.
Color: The bulb is usually gray-green with a slight reddish tint. Some variants (such as "Hibotan") appear bright red, orange or yellow due to lack of chlorophyll.
Flowers: funnel-shaped, pink, open during the day and close at night, flowering from June to July.
Growth habit: fibrous roots, no tuberous roots, mature plants are prone to grow bulbs under certain conditions
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Oil Painting cactus Size：
- Potted in a 5.0" pot
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Oil Painting cactus Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
It likes sufficient sunlight but needs to avoid strong direct sunlight, especially for grafted varieties, which need bright diffuse light.
- Water
It is drought-resistant and needs to be watered with caution. Water once every 2-3 weeks in summer and reduce to once a month in winter. When watering, make sure the soil is completely dry before watering.
- Temperature
It likes warm climates, and the suitable growth temperature is 21°C to 27°C. It can tolerate slightly lower temperatures at night (15°C to 18°C). Below 10°C may cause frost damage.
- Soil
Use well-drained cactus soil, and you can add perlite or coarse sand to enhance drainage.
Fertilization: Apply diluted cactus fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring to summer), and no fertilization is required in winter.
- Reproduction
It can be propagated by division, but grafted varieties need to be re-grafted to grow independently.
- Pests and diseases
Pests and diseases rarely occur, but care should be taken to avoid root rot caused by excessive watering
- Notes
If it is a grafted variety (such as the "Moon Shadow Cactus"), make sure the grafted part is tightly connected to avoid separation.
Avoid placing the plant in a humid environment, such as the bathroom.
Reduce watering in winter and keep the temperature stable
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