Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
South America
Types
Not Available
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
Oxlip
Gymnocalycium
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Gymnocalycium
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
δακράκι
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Oxlip
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Oxlip
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Oxlip and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Gymnocalycium season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Oxlip and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Oxlip and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
Oxlip leaf color: Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Oxlip and Gymnocalycium
Care of Oxlip and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.