Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
2-11
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
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
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Herb
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
Hydrangea
In German
Gymnocalycium
Hortensie
In French
Gymnocalycium
Hortensia
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Hortensia
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Hortênsia
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Hortensja
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Centaurea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Cornflower
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Cornflower season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Cornflower Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Cornflower are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Cornflower
Care of Gymnocalycium and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.