Gymnocalycium cardenasianum cv. Japanese Selection f. cristatum
Gymnocalycium cardenasianum cv. Japanese Selection f. cristatum
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Gymnocalycium cardenasianum cv. Japanese Selection f. cristatum
Author
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Chinese genus
裸萼球属
Chinese name
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Description
This is a special crest form of Gymnocalycium cardenasianumSN|995]]SN|995]] selected in Japan. That distinguish for its with incredibly strong dark spines.
Flowers
Open petaled, funnel-shaped, about 4(-7) cm in diameter, 3(-5) cm tall and pinkish in colour. They grow near the apex. The flowers of Gymnocalycium cardenasianumSN|995]]SN|995]] have a tough time trying to force themselves through the fierce spines, and is quite rare to see an open flower because the spines prevent the flowers from opening properly.
Blooming Season
They will bloom at an early age and bloom sparingly in mid-summer.
Spines
Long, stout, eagle claw-shaped, typically-twisted, up to 4 cm long. Black turning dark grey as they ages.
Stem
Grey green, compact with concave woolly apex.