Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Circular
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Unknown
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Groundcover
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
अजवाइन
In German
Gymnocalycium
Ajowan
In French
Gymnocalycium
Ajowan
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
aipo
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
seler
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Apieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Ajwain plant season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Gymnocalycium and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Ajwain plant
Care of Gymnocalycium and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.