Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Gymnocalycium baldianum subsp. sanguiniflorum is a small, rounded cactus native to Argentina. In the summer months it produces brilliant red flowers with pale yellow centres.

For best results, grow Gymnocalycium baldianum subsp. sanguiniflorum on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse. Water freely in summer and feed with a high potassium feed.

Gymnocalycium and wildlife

Gymnocalycium has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Gymnocalycium poisonous?

Gymnocalycium has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Gymnocalycium baldianum
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