gymnocalycium
paraguayense
paraguayense
Care level
Easy
This charming round cactus stands out with its smooth, blue-green body and distinctive wavy ribs that create a mesmerizing spiral pattern. Unlike its spikier relatives, it produces unusually large, silky-pink flowers that can be bigger than the cactus itself, creating a stunning display when in bloom.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (5°C - 35°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Cactus mix: A gritty, fast-draining mix that prevents water retention. Replicates the sandy, rocky soils of arid regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The gymnocalycium paraguayense can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.