Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oval
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Unknown
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Arjuna
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Gymnocalycium
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Gymnocalycium
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
arjuna
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Arjuna Tree season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Arjuna Tree
Care of Gymnocalycium and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.