Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus)

Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) red plant, close up with dark spherical growth and sharp spikes
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii f. variegata, grafted

Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) red plant sectioning with distinct dark tones and small pointed spikes

Botanical name: Gymnocalycium sp.

Common name: Chin Cactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersThorny or spiny

This small size and relatively easy care requirements make this genus very popular in cultivation. Among the most popular is the red-flowered, G. baldianum and the unusually colored G. mihanovichii. The latter of these is even more popular as a grafted mutation of either variegated or chlorophyll-lacking, bright red plants incapable of surviving on their own roots.


Image gallery: 23 images
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) white flower close up on top of cactus plant.
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) orange and white flower close up on green cactus plant
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with yellow body and white flower, close up plant image.
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii f. variegata, grafted
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with dark maroon body and multiple small pink flower buds close up
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii f. variegata, grafted
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) pink green flower close up captured in soft natural light.
Gymnocalycium damsii
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) pale pink and green flower close up on cactus plant
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with soft pink and white flower close up petals.
Gymnocalycium friedrichii
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with white flower and round green body in close up
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) pink flower plant close up
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with multiple pink flowers, close up of potted plant.
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with pale pink flower and green globe plant close up
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) deep red plant with multiple vibrant pink buds close up.
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii f. variegata, grafted
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with pink, yellow, and red grafted plant bodies in pots
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii f. variegata
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) pink flower close up on green succulent cactus plant body.
Gymnocalycium baldianum
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) deep red plant with white sharp spines in round shape
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with white flowers, green rounded stem in a close up.
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) round purple plant with soft pink flower close up
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with soft pink flowers and small rounded green plant body
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) pale green flower close up showing pointed petals and yellow center.
Gymnocalycium schroederianum
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with white flower close up on textured succulent stem
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with pink and white flowers on a green succulent plant
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with soft pink flowers, close up of the succulent plant
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Gymnocalycium saglionis
Gymnocalycium a diverse genus of globular cacti known for their distinctive ribs, spines, and soft-hued flowers.
Gymnocalycium sp. (Chin Cactus) with soft pink flowers and green stems in close up
Gymnocalycium saglionis


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