Gymnocalycium horstii

Spider Cactus
Size
ex 2L pots - Large plump plants
Availability: In stock
£24.99
Quick Overview
  • Choice desirable globular cactus
  • Green naked-ish body with few spines
  • Clustering habit, slowly forming a unique specimen
  • Pink flowers in summer
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Gymnocalycium horstii, Spider Cactus is a choice and desirable Gymnocalycium from southern Brazil. Its squat globular body is particularly attractive with spider-shaped pale spines contrasting with the large open areas of green shiny epidermis that give it a somewhat naked appearance. It generally starts to offset as it matures and in time will form a large characterful specimen. The pink flowers which are borne freely in the summer are an added bonus.

It is listed on the IUCN Red LIst as Endangered and is under threat in the wild from agriculture and poaching.


Additional Information

Order Caryophyllales
Family Cactaceae
Sub-Family Cactoideae
Geographical Origin Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul
Cultivation Free-draining substrate. Filtered sun or full sun. Protect from cold. Water and feed well throughout the summer. Try not to let your pet snails damage its handsome skin
Eventual Height 15-20cm
Eventual Spread 35cm
Hardiness Not hardy. Houseplant or cool glasshouse. Keep covered with fleece if in glasshouse and if it gets severely cold consider bringing it into the house
Gymnocalycium horstii
Spider Cactus
Size
ex 2L pots - Large plump plants
Availability: In stock
£24.99
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