Description
Gymnocalycium quehlianum is a compact, slow growing plant with attractive spination.
Stem: Up to 7cm wide usually solitary, it appear to be the one of flattest gymnocalyciums, barely rising above the level of the soil. A remarkable characteristic of this species is the colour of the body, which goes from reddish to dark bluish green.
Flowers: Up to 6 cm long. The initial brown background colour of the buds fades to pale pink or white as they open. Flowers have a reddish-coloured throat.
Blooming season: They will bloom at an early age and bloom often during the growing season. The plant
puts on quite a show since the flowers last a week and open in succession.
Remarks: The variegated form has multicoloured stems (yellow, pink, pale green)
Cultivation and Propagation
Easy to grow and free flowering, this plants offers no cultivation difficulties. Summer grower needs moderate to copious waterings in summer. Quite frost resistant if kept dry in winter -4° C. Feed with a high potassium fertilizer in summer.
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade.The perfect cacti for windowsills and limited spaces. They are small and compact.
Propagation: Seeds the variegated form can be only grown grafted on green stock.
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