Gymnocalycium Bruchii

Plant Description

Gymnocalycium Bruchii is a cactus that grows in clusters with green stems and soft, fluffy spots. Each spot has spines that curve as they get longer, making them look wavy. In the spring, it blooms with pink to purple flowers. Each stem stays small, less than 1.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide, but in its home country of Argentina, it can group together to create a mat of plants.

Region and Specifications

- Origin: West Argentina
- Hardiness Zone: 10
- Hardiness: Tender soft succulent - cannot tolerate frost
- Recommended Light Conditions: Partial sunlight during the day
- Bloomtime: Spring
- Bloom Color: Pink

Watering and Light Recommendations

Indoors:
- Watering: Instead of providing gradual sips of water throughout the week, give the succulents a thorough soaking until water drains from the pot's drainage holes. Empty excess water from the saucer as succulents dislike sitting in water. Allow the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

Outdoors:
- Summer Watering: Water the succulents every two weeks by soaking them and allowing them to dry before watering again.
- Winter Watering: Water the succulents once a month.

Technical Details for Care:

- Light Requirements: Requires bright light for most of the day or constant dappled shade.
- Watering Frequency: Best to water every two weeks.