Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
America, Europe
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblovate
Plant Season
All year
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
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
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., 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, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Verbena
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
verbena
In German
Gymnocalycium
Eisenkraut
In French
Gymnocalycium
verveine
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Verbena
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
verbena
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
werbena
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Verbena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Verbena
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Verbena season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Gymnocalycium and Verbena Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Verbena are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Verbena
Care of Gymnocalycium and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.