Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
South America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
All year
Tolerances
-
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Ants, Mealybugs
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Gymnocalycium
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Gymnocalycium
In French
Rocket Dame
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Dame's Rocket and Gymnocalycium
Wondering what are the properties of Dame's Rocket and Gymnocalycium? We provide you with everything About Dame's Rocket and Gymnocalycium. Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns and Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns. Also Dame's Rocket does not have fragrant flowers. Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Vomiting and Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dame's Rocket and Gymnocalycium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Gymnocalycium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Gymnocalycium
Care of Dame's Rocket and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done . In summer Dame's Rocket 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.