Gymnocalycium anisitsii

Lumpy green cactus bronzes purple with brighter light. Delicate amethyst to white flowers from within the crown. Great in pots. More hardy if kept dry in winter.
height 3–4in
width 3–6in
tolerates Drought, Heat, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 Most cactus are from the deserts of the world and as such like to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance. If you see your cactus begin to shrivel or lose firmness, your cactus is likely totally dry and should be watered. To get good healthy growth your plant doesn’t want to sit around totally dried out during it’s growing season. Once it is dry, water it.

This cactus comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and won’t tolerate overwatering.

Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Sun – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor		 In or Out
drainage In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Bolivia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 17, 22–24

Sunset Zones Map

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

This cactus grows in habitat under scrubby brush that lets very bright, but dappled light through to it. As such it can get scorched in hot sun, especially in inland areas. This also makes it a great choice as a houseplant, where light levels are often limited.
Generally this plant is better kept in a pot than grounded, where you risk rot.
Fertilizer helps get abundant blooms.