Xerophyte

Description

The normal Gymnocalycium baldianum is a small flattened to globose solitary cactus and the yellow 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.