Xerophyte

Description

Gymnocalycium quehlianumSN|16383]]SN|16383]] is a compact, slow growing plant with attractive spination.

Flowers

Up to 6 cm long. The initial brown background colour of the buds fades to pale pink or white as they open. Flowers have a reddish-coloured throat.

Blooming Season

They will bloom at an early age and bloom often during the growing season. The plantputs on quite a show since the flowers last a week and open in succession.

Stem

Up to 7cm wide usually solitary, it appear to be the one of flattest gymnocalyciums, barely rising above the level of the soil. A remarkable characteristic of this species is the colour of the body, which goes from reddish to dark bluish green.