Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Gymnocalycium
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Gymnocalycium
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Red aronii
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Aronia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Red Chokeberry season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gymnocalycium and Red Chokeberry
Care of Gymnocalycium and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.