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CategoryCactus
GenusGymnocalycium
FamilyCactaceae
About the species
Gymnocalycium 'T-Rex'
A Japanese hybrid Gymnocalycium, named for its strongly protruding, twisted ribs. It is commonly sold in commerce as G. mihanovichii, but its exact parentage is unknown. Close relatives include the varieties ‘T-Lux’ and ‘Godji T-Rex’.
- Native distribution
- None, of horticultural origin (Japan). The Gymnocalycium mihanovichii group originates from Paraguay and northern Argentina.
- Height / growth form
- Slow-growing, with a diameter of about 8–12 cm when mature; strongly protruding, twisted ribs
Care summary
Gymnocalycium 'T-Rex'
Waterlowgeneral genus data
Lightbright indirectgeneral genus dataHumiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature8 °Cgeneral genus dataDry 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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