Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Origin
South America
Europe
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-12
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Bugs
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Rosa gallica
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
फ्रेंच गुलाब
In German
Gymnocalycium
Essig-Rose
In French
Gymnocalycium
Rosa gallica
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Rosa gallica
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Rosa gallica
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Rosa-rubra
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Róża francuska
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Gallica rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and French Rose
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and French Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and French Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and French Rose season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for French Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Gymnocalycium and French Rose Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and French Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and French Rose are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
- French Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and French Rose
Care of Gymnocalycium and French Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and French Rose 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 French Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.