Gymnocalycium mihanovichii (Fric ex Gürke) Britton & Rose
Red Hibotan Hibotan cacti.
Broad spherical, gray- green often reddish overgrown plant body 8 ribs narrow- edge and slightly notched, spines 5-6 pliable and slightly curved greyish-yellow flowers bell shaped, yellowish to olive light green fruit spindle-shaped
The balance of the potting medium should be adequate to allow decent drainage so that the plants do not sit in marshy soil for more than a day or two after watering During the summer months, the plant may need frequent watering, though those in small pots would need weekly watering Nevertheless, the compost should be virtually dry before re-watering Watering in the winter months is unnecessary
Ornamental cactus. very variable, therefore numerous varieties have been described. Frequently found in culture are mutants of cultivated individuals—color forms that are viable only when grafted since they can hardly assimilate—due to the lack of chlorophyll in the plant cells. In nurseries, it is often then grafted onto another succulent plant Hylocereus.
Echinocactus mihanovichii Fric ex Gürke
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