Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
horstii
ID:
713155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buining

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 21: 162. 1970.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712488

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium Horstii
  • Horst's Gymnocalycium
  • Gymnocalycium Horstii

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Description

Gymnocalycium horstii (also called Horst's Gymnocalycium, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Argentina. It is a small, globose cactus with a solitary stem, up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, and up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It grows in rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocalycium horstii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rock gardens for its attractive flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gymnocalycium horstii sub. buenekeri (Swales) P.J.Braun & Hofacker
Gymnocalycium horstii sub. horstii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnocalycium horstii has white flowers with pinkish midribs. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a greenish-grey color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocalycium horstii is a small cactus that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright light and well-draining soil. Propagation can be done through cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the stem or root and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Gymnocalycium horstii

Gymnocalycium horstii can be found in the wild in Argentina.

Gymnocalycium horstii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Gymnocalycium horstii?

Gymnocalycium horstii is native to Argentina.

What type of soil does Gymnocalycium horstii prefer?

Gymnocalycium horstii prefers well-draining, sandy soil.

How much water does Gymnocalycium horstii need?

Gymnocalycium horstii needs moderate amounts of water.

Species in the Gymnocalycium genus

Gymnocalycium carolinense, Gymnocalycium alboareolatum, Gymnocalycium amerhauseri, Gymnocalycium andreae, Gymnocalycium angelae, Gymnocalycium anisitsii, Gymnocalycium baldianum, Gymnocalycium bayrianum, Gymnocalycium berchtii, Gymnocalycium bodenbenderianum, Gymnocalycium bruchii, Gymnocalycium calochlorum, Gymnocalycium capillense, Gymnocalycium castellanosii, Gymnocalycium chacoense, Gymnocalycium chiquitanum, Gymnocalycium denudatum, Gymnocalycium erinaceum, Gymnocalycium eurypleurum, Gymnocalycium fischeri, Gymnocalycium friedrichii, Gymnocalycium gibbosum, Gymnocalycium glaucum, Gymnocalycium heidiae, Gymnocalycium horstii, Gymnocalycium hossei, Gymnocalycium hyptiacanthum, Gymnocalycium kieslingii, Gymnocalycium kroenleinii, Gymnocalycium leptanthum, Gymnocalycium marsoneri, Gymnocalycium mesopotamicum, Gymnocalycium mihanovichii, Gymnocalycium monvillei, Gymnocalycium mostii, Gymnocalycium neuhuberi, Gymnocalycium nigriareolatum, Gymnocalycium ochoterenae, Gymnocalycium oenanthemum, Gymnocalycium ottonis, Gymnocalycium paraguayense, Gymnocalycium parvulum, Gymnocalycium pazoutianum, Gymnocalycium pflanzii, Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum, Gymnocalycium quehlianum, Gymnocalycium ragonesei, Gymnocalycium reductum, Gymnocalycium rhodantherum, Gymnocalycium robustum,

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,