About Gymnocalycium and Abelia
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Ovate
Plant Season
All year
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
Abelia
In German
Gymnocalycium
Abelia
In French
Gymnocalycium
Abelia
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Abelia
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Abelia
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Abelia
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Cactaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Gymnocalycium and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Abelia. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and Abelia has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Gymnocalycium and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Abelia
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Abelia season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Gymnocalycium and Abelia Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Abelia are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gymnocalycium and Abelia
Care of Gymnocalycium and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.