Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
South America
Types
Not Available
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
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
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
All year
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
Elkhorn
Gymnocalycium
In German
Elkhorn
Gymnocalycium
In French
Elkhorn
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
Elkhorn
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Elkhorn
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Elkhorn
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Elkhorn and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gymnocalycium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Elkhorn and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Elkhorn and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Elkhorn and Gymnocalycium
Care of Elkhorn and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.