Gymnocalycium deeszianum cv. Yellow Sunshine
Gymnocalycium deeszianum cv. Yellow Sunshine
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Gymnocalycium deeszianum cv. Yellow Sunshine
Author
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Chinese genus
裸萼球属
Chinese name
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Central Spines
0-1 (Often absent).
Description
The normal Gymnocalycium deeszianumSN|15883]]SN|15883]] is a small globose solitary cactus and the variegated form here described only differs from the standard form for the odd yellowish colour of epidermis. The yellow appearance of this Gymnocalycium is more precisely caused by an aberration called "schizochromism". Here, though, the specific green pigment (chlorophyll) is partially missing, every other pigment is present at normal levels, the dominant green colouration is lost, but will still more than likely have normal other pigments that give the yellow overall appearance of stems. The yellow colour of this plant is transmitted from the parent to the offspring and this plant is reproduced by seeds.
Flowers
Pale pink or (usually) pure white.
Ribs
Rounded, slightly chinned.
Stem
Up to 6,5 cm tall, 8-10 cm in diameter, globose, flattened to elongate, light olive green with diffused yellow fading, becoming a pleasant pale yellowish-green.
Radial Spines
Spreading, straight to more or less curved and bent against the stem. Creamy yellowish with darker tips.