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Gymnocalycium mostii subsp. valnicekianum
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Chin cactusCactus or succulent, House plant, EvergreenFamily: Cactaceae
- Height: 30cmSpread: 18cm
- Frost hardy
Flower colour:
White
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Gymnocalycium mostii subsp. valnicekianum is a globose, dark green cactus native to montane regions of Argentina. The spines can vary between plants – with differing combinations of curved, straight, long, short, weak and strong. It produces white flowers with a flushed red centres that are 7cm wide, in spring and summer.
Gymnocalycium mostii subsp. valnicekianum is very easy to grow on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse. Water freely in summer and feed with a high potassium feed. This species is said to be hardy down to -12°C, but it will need to be kept dry over winter to ensure its survival.
Protect from the hottest summer sun, especially if grown under glass, to avoid sun scorch and stunted growth.
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Gymnocalycium ‘Mostii’ and wildlife
Gymnocalycium ‘Mostii’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Gymnocalycium ‘Mostii’ poisonous?
Gymnocalycium ‘Mostii’ 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
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