chin cactus

How to Grow and Care for chin cactus

chin cactus · Gymnocalycium andreae

Grow in full sun, in a standard cactus compost or a well drained loam based compost: (JI No1) with the addition of extra grit. Water freely when in active growth from March to September. Keep dry in the winter.

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Planting and Growing chin cactus

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering only after full dryness, keeping roots drier in cool weather
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingVery weak cactus fertilizer monthly during warm active growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in full sun, in a standard cactus compost or a well drained loam based compost: (JI No1) with the addition of extra grit. Water freely when in active growth from March to September. Keep dry in the winter.

How to Water chin cactus?

Deep watering only after full dryness, keeping roots drier in cool weather

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for chin cactus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for chin cactus?

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What Soil Is Best for chin cactus?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for chin cactus?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize chin cactus?

Very weak cactus fertilizer monthly during warm active growth

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How to Prune chin cactus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate chin cactus?

Propagate by seed at 19- 24C in containers in late winter or early spring. Remove offsetts in spring and pot up individually.

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How to Transplant chin cactus?

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How to Care for chin cactus in Winter?

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How to Plant chin cactus?

Grow in full sun, in a standard cactus compost or a well drained loam based compost: (JI No1) with the addition of extra grit. Water freely when in active growth from March to September. Keep dry in the winter.

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How to Repot chin cactus?

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How to Harvest chin cactus?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Can be susceptible to mealybugs

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The Toxicity of chin cactus

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Attributes of chin cactus

Plant typeCactus Succulent
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Gymnocalycium andreae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Family
Cactaceae
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