Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
China, Japan
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Ovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine
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
Clematis
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Clematis
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Gymnocalycium
Klematis
In French
Gymnocalycium
Clématite
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Clemátide
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Clematite
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Clematis
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Clematis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Clematis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Anemoneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Clematis
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Clematis season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Clematis Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Clematis are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Clematis
Care of Gymnocalycium and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.