Position

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

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Gymnocalycium neuhuberi is a rounded, blue-green cactus. It has slightly curved spines that are a rich amber colour when young, before fading to cream. It produces scented, fuchsia-coloured flowers in the summer months.

Gymnocalycium neuhuberi is very easy to grow on a sunny windowsill or 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 Neuhuberi
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