Item # 54120
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Gymnocalycium gibbosum v. nigrum
Black Chin Cactus
Quick Facts :: Growing Tips
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Description:
3” tall x 6” wide, (seed propagated). Late spring bloom. This handsome cactus is found in the mountains of Argentina. With stout spines and a gray-black solitary stem, this is a very ornamental species. Large off-white flowers. Likes average to sandy soils with excellent drainage. Zones 6-9.
Special Notes:
Plant with other cold hardy cactus!
QUICK FACTS
| USDA Growing Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Make the Most of Color! |
Pink |
| Regions |
Hot Desert, Suitable for Elevations Above 7000 ft., USA |
| Rain |
Less than 10in., 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in (with care) |
| Bloom Time |
Late Spring |
| Sun |
Full and Afternoon Sun, Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade |
| Soil |
Average Garden Soil, Sandy Garden Soil |
| Moisture |
Xeric |
| Height |
Small - up to 12in. |
GROWING TIPS
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Likes average to sandy soils with excellent drainage.
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