Gymnocalycium armatum LH 889 – care guide

Botanical fact sheet

Gymnocalycium armatum F.Ritter

⚙ Automatic base data

Field / collection number: LH 889 (from the name; marks a population from a specific locality)
Accepted name: Gymnocalycium spegazzinii cardenasianum (F.Ritter) R.Kiesling & Metzing the name used is a synonym2
Taxonomy: Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Gymnocalycium1
Native distribution: Bolivia (Tarija), Boliviauncertain4
Synonyms: 8 synonyms
Gymnocalycium armatum F.Ritter
Gymnocalycium cardenasianum F.Ritter
Gymnocalycium cardenasianum armatum (F.Ritter) H.Till & Amerh.
Gymnocalycium cardenasianum armatum (F.Ritter) V.Gapon & Vikulov
Gymnocalycium cardenasianum pseudoarmatum V.Gapon & Vikulov
Gymnocalycium cardenasianum pseudocrassispinum Milt
Gymnocalycium spegazzinii armatum (F.Ritter) Halda & Sorma
Gymnocalycium spegazzinii armatum (F.Ritter) Slaba & Sorma
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Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.

Sources (6)

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Gymnocalycium armatum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
GBIF – Gymnocalycium spegazzinii cardenasianum (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
Wikidata – Q109341473 · CC0
Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium spegazzinii subsp. cardenasianum.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0

Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.

Community knowledge

Tips & experience from members

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Real data

How members water it

Not enough logs yet: at least 3 plants with regular watering logs are needed (now: 0). Waterings logged in Care feed this – anonymised and aggregated.

Care guidelines

How it thrives

General data for the genus Gymnocalycium – no species-specific data yet

Waterlowgeneral genus data

Lightbright indirectgeneral genus data

Humiditylowgeneral genus data

Min. temperature8 °Cgeneral genus data

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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At a glance

Gymnocalycium armatum LH 889 – what to know

Gymnocalycium armatum LH 889 – family: Cactaceae, genus: Gymnocalycium. Native range: Bolivia (Tarija), Bolivia. General care guidelines for the genus Gymnocalycium (no species-specific data yet): light: bright indirect; water: low; min. 8 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Gymnocalycium armatum LH 889?

According to the general guideline for the genus Gymnocalycium: Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Gymnocalycium armatum LH 889 need?

According to the general guideline for the genus Gymnocalycium: It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Gymnocalycium armatum LH 889 get?

According to the general guideline for the genus Gymnocalycium: Keep it above 8 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Gymnocalycium armatum LH 889 toxic to cats and dogs?

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

When does Gymnocalycium armatum LH 889 flower?

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

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