chin cactus
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A cactus forming clusters of squat, globose, tubercled stems with white radial and curved brown central spines. Funnel-shaped bright yellow flowers 4cm across open in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- chin cactus (Gymnocalycium andreae)
- Genus
- Gymnocalycium
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of chin cactus
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of chin cactus
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chin cactus care guide
- Deep watering only after full dryness, keeping roots drier in cool weather
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering only after full dryness, keeping roots drier in cool weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery weak cactus fertilizer monthly during warm active growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed at 19- 24C in containers in late winter or early spring. Remove offsetts in spring and pot up individually.
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Can be susceptible to mealybugs
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