Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
Not Available
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
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
Succulent
Plant Season
All year
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Not Available
Bloom Time
All year
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Not Available
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
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
Cardon
In German
Gymnocalycium
Cardon
In French
Gymnocalycium
Cardon
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Cardon
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Cardon
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Cardon
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Cardon
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Gymnocalycium and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Cardon. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and Cardon 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 Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Cardon
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Cardon season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Cardon is Not Available.
Gymnocalycium and Cardon Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Cardon are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gymnocalycium and Cardon
Care of Gymnocalycium and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.