Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Red, Orange, Salmon
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Reduce watering in winter
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
Cleistocactus
In German
Gymnocalycium
Cleistocactus
In French
Gymnocalycium
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gymnocalycium and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Cleistocactus. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Cleistocactus season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gymnocalycium and Cleistocactus
Care of Gymnocalycium and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.