Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblovate
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Sandy
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
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
Bees
Allergy
Unknown
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
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
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Lupinus
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Gymnocalycium
lupine
In French
Gymnocalycium
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
planta de lupino
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
tremoço planta
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
łubin roślin
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Lupinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Gymnocalycium and Lupine
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Lupine? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Lupine. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Lupine doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and Lupine 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 Lupine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Lupine
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Lupine season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Gymnocalycium and Lupine Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Lupine are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Lupine
Care of Gymnocalycium and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.