Echinopsis crassicaulis (Red Velvet)
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Echinopsis crassicaulis is a striking and slow-growing cactus species native to northern Argentina, particularly in the Catamarca region. It belongs to the Cactaceae family and is known for its compact form, fierce spines, and vivid flowers. Sometimes referred to as Lobivia 'Red Velvet', highlighting its vivid red summer blooms and fuzzy, glaucous texture. 🌵 Botanical Description: Growth Habit: This species typically forms small, dense clumps over time. It offsets from the base and grows slowly. Stem: Cylindrical and robust, reaching up to 15 cm tall and 10 cm wide, with a very dark green coloration. Spines: Short but strong, with...
Gymnocalycium damsii var. multiproliferum
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Gymnocalycium damsii var. multiproliferum is a distinctive and highly prolific cactus variety, valued for its neat appearance and ease of propagation. Botanical Description: Growth Habit: This variety is famous for its heavily branched habit, producing numerous offsets—almost one from each areole. These offshoots detach easily and root quickly, forming dense colonies. Stem: Typically olive green to bronze, highly decorative, and grows up to 10 cm tall and 8–10 cm in diameter in cultivation (smaller in habitat). The stems are rounder and less raised than other varieties. Spines: Short, soft, and nearly useless for defense. Flowers: Funnel-shaped, white to pale pink,...
Gymnocalycium mesopotamicum
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Gymnocalycium mesopotamicum is a compact and attractive cactus species native to Argentina, particularly the Corrientes and Mercedes regions. It is prized by collectors for its neat form, prolific offsets, and striking flowers. Botanical Description: Growth Habit: Typically solitary in habitat but freely branching in cultivation, forming pleasing clumps. Mature plants are globular to slightly flattened, with an umbilicate depression at the apex. Size: Usually 1.2–2.5 cm tall and up to 4 cm in diameter in habitat, but can grow larger in cultivation—up to 10–15 cm tall and 20 cm in diameter. Ribs: 7–9 low, rounded ribs with transverse grooves. Areoles:...
Gymnocalycium bruchii
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Gymnocalycium bruchii is a charming, miniature cactus species native to Argentina, particularly the provinces of Córdoba and San Luis. It is highly valued among collectors for its compact size, prolific clustering, and abundant, showy blooms. Botanical Description: Growth Habit: Forms dense clumps of small, globular to slightly flattened blue-green stems. Each stem is typically 3–6 cm in diameter and up to 4–6 cm tall, though some sources note mature clumps can reach up to 15 cm across. Ribs & Areoles: Stems have 8–12 shallow ribs lined with conical tubercles. Areoles are woolly and white, producing clusters of fine, bristle-like spines....
