Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
South America
Types
not available
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
All year
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Mealybugs
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
Gymnocalycium
In German
crimson pygmy
Gymnocalycium
In French
crimson pygmy
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Berberis
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gymnocalycium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Gymnocalycium
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.