Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Irregular
Plant Season
All year
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Gymnocalycium
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Gymnocalycium
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Cactaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Blue Hibiscus season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Gymnocalycium and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.