Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
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Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
QUICKSTICK
In German
Gymnocalycium
QUICKSTICK
In French
Gymnocalycium
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
QuickStick
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Quickstick
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Quickstick season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Quickstick Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Quickstick are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Quickstick
Care of Gymnocalycium and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.