Gymnocalycium baldianum mix D8

Gymnocalycium baldianum , also known as the Chinese flowering cactus , is a species of globular cactus native to Argentina, popular for its compact form , easy maintenance , and its spectacular flowers in varying shades of red, pink, or purple.

🔹 Botanical characteristics:

• Habit: Small cactus, with a spherical or slightly flattened body, dark green to bluish-green, with a diameter of 6–10 cm at maturity. It does not form aggressive thorns, being easy to handle.

• Ribs: 8–12 rounded ribs , separated by deep grooves. Areoles are small, regularly spaced.

• Spines: Thin, curved, yellowish-white or gray, non-aggressive , arranged radially around the areoles (4–8 radial spines, no obvious central spines).

• Flowers: Large, cup-shaped, pink, deep red, purple or white , appearing in spring or summer from the top of the plant. The flowers are sometimes fragrant.

🔹 Recommended growing conditions:

• Light: Preference for filtered sun or strong indirect light . Can also be kept in direct sun, but gradually, so as not to burn the epidermis.

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or stony. Substrate for cacti and succulents, with the addition of perlite or gravel, is recommended.

• Watering: Reduced. Water only when the substrate is completely dry . In the cold season, stop watering completely, especially if the plant is kept cold.

• Temperature: Prefers moderate temperatures. Can tolerate low temperatures (even close to 0°C) if kept dry during the winter.

• Fertilization: During the growing season, a liquid fertilizer for cacti can be applied once a month.

• Flowering: It begins to bloom at a very young age, if kept in good light conditions and rested during the cold season.

• Propagation: It can be propagated by seeds or by separating any basal shoots.

Gymnocalycium baldianum is a perfect plant for succulent and cacti collections, but also for beginners, thanks to its easy maintenance. Its colorful and abundant flowering makes it an excellent choice for lovers of compact plants with a strong decorative effect.

Height with pot included approx. 12 cm
The specimens in stock are sold without flowers.