Gymnocactus gielsdorfianus

Gymnocactus gielsdorfianus is a member of the Cactaceae family. It is a native of Mexico. The cactus is characterized by a solitary stem that is either globose or cylindrical. Its color ranges from bluish to greyish to yellow-green. The stem is covered with blackish spine tips that are surrounded by a dense white woolly coat growing up to a height of 7cm. In the summer season, the plant is covered with funnel-shaped creamy white flowers. It is a fast-growing cactus but goes dormant during winter. It can withstand slight frost and needs strong to partial sunlight for healthy growth. The other name referred to this species is Turbinicarpus gielsdorfianus.

Growth Rate
Gymnocactus gielsdorfianus has a fast growth rate.

Flowering
During summer, Gymnocactus gielsdorfianus bears funnel-shaped white flowers.

Watering
Avoid regular watering and over-watering as the plant tends to get unnaturally elongated. Keep watering to a minimal level.

Soil
The cactus needs sandy loamy soil that drains off well.

Hardiness
The hardiness zone for Turbinicarpus gielsdorfianus is 9b to 10b. It is slightly frost hardy.

Light
The cactus needs strong sun preferably while it grows well in the partial sun too.

Propagation
The cactus can be grafted from offsets or grown from seeds.