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Gymnocalycium andreae

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Botanical fact sheet

Gymnocalycium andreae (Boed.) Backeb. & F.M.Knuth

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Taxonomy
Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Gymnocalycium1
Native distribution
Argentina (Cordoba: Sa. de Cordoba), Argentina Northeast, Globaluncertain3
Conservation status
LC Least concern (IUCN)56
Synonyms
7 synonyms
  • Echinocactus andreae Boed.
  • Gymnocalycium andreae andreae (Boed.) Backeb.
  • Gymnocalycium andreae matznetteri Rausch
  • Gymnocalycium andreae pabloi Neuhuber
  • Gymnocalycium andreae fechseri H.Till
  • Gymnocalycium andreae grandiflorum Krainz
  • Gymnocalycium andreae longispinum Rausch
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Gymnocalycium andreae is a species of Gymnocalycium from Argentina.

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Sources (10)
  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Gymnocalycium andreae · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  2. GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
  3. GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
  4. Wikidata – Q309866 · CC0
  5. Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
  6. IUCN Red List · Conservation status
  7. Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium andreae.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
  8. Wikipedia (hu) – Gymnocalycium andreae · CC BY-SA 4.0
  9. Wikipedia (de) – Gymnocalycium andreae · CC BY-SA 4.0
  10. Wikipedia (en) – Gymnocalycium andreae · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Gymnocalycium
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °C
Dry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Gymnocalycium tip: Unlike most cacti it dislikes harsh midday sun – bright filtered light is ideal.

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Gymnocalycium andreae – what to know

Gymnocalycium andreae – family: Cactaceae, genus: Gymnocalycium. Native range: Argentina (Cordoba: Sa. de Cordoba), Argentina Northeast, Global. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Gymnocalycium andreae?

Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Gymnocalycium andreae need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Gymnocalycium andreae get?

Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Gymnocalycium andreae toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Gymnocalycium andreae flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Gymnocalycium: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.

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Gymnocalycium

Data sources: GBIF.org – Gymnocalycium andreae (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q309866 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium andreae.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Gymnocalycium andreae (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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