Hello…. Good evening, plant and succulent lovers!! I've been a few days without posting with you all, the Succulent Growers community led by @nikv, but I'm back! Haha. Today I want to share some of the gymnocalycium species from my garden, especially those with the most striking and exotic colors. I just hope you all like it and enjoy some of the following images. 🤗
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Gymnocalycium in general are cacti endemic to South America, primarily from Argentina, although the most beautiful species I've seen are mutated in the area of Thailand and Asia.
They are generally globular and slightly cylindrical. They have well-defined ribs and short, underdeveloped spines. As you can see, many of these brightly colored cacti do not produce chlorophyll; they cannot survive on their own, which is why they need to be grafted onto a stronger base, which can be Hylocereus.
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Among the variegated forms and colors that exist in this world, one of my favorites in the garden is the one shaded with red and purple. Its flower is between white and light pink—very beautiful.
It is a mutation between two species of the genus, mostly imported from China. Look at the abundance of flowers it produces when the plant is happy and healthy!
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This genus produces its flowers mostly in spring and summer. They need good light 👁 (but not strong or direct sun) as it can burn them. They prefer partial shade.
Watering should be minimal, with a well-draining substrate mixed with sand and cactus soil. They are very heat-loving and can only tolerate low levels of cold.
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These colorful varieties are named Gymnocalycium mihanovichii. They are called Colorful Cacti or Moon Cacti when they are grafted.
The one I'm showing next is the Dark Purple Hibotan. It is a mutation originating from Japan. As you can see, its flowers are a beautiful pink when they emerge. An important fact: all of its offsets can be grafted whenever you wish.
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Moving on to the most striking colors, we have the Orange Grafted Moon Cactus. It's one of my favorites in the collection. They love the afternoon sun and require little water.
I would highly recommend them to the collectors of Hive, @nikv @sacra97, @sanjeevm, @solominer @mysteriousroad @riverflows @akipponn @anggreklestari @isdarmady and @ewkaw. They are very rewarding and, although they may seem fragile, they thrive super well on balconies and patios. #hivegarden #cacti
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The "Moon Cactus" craze makes them one of the bestsellers in nurseries all over the world today. 🤗
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Others within the Mihanovichii genus are the yellow ones; they look pretty and surprising also in the collection.
These colors are visible because these plants completely lack chlorophyll. The cactus has a small and round shape, and usually grows only about 4 cm in height and 5-6 cm in diameter, as observed by LLIFLE.
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Of the ones that sell the most to visitors of my garden are the pink ones. I currently have very few in stock because they sell out very frequently. Their color is extremely exotic and vibrant.
They are also grafted. This is not just for aesthetics but is necessary for their survival. The colorful top part cannot produce its own food through photosynthesis, so the green cactus at the bottom provides it with nutrients to stay alive.
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Some of these photos are, once again, dedicated to my fan friend of them, @arveno, who also has a beautiful collection of Gymnocalyciums. The most interesting thing is that he has them on their own roots, something I have never been able to achieve, as I always get them grafted.
Here is the entire Gymno collection, bro!!
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Finally, we have the most common type, which grows on its own roots because it doesn't contain those vibrant colors like red, pink, yellow, or orange. For this type, it is not necessary to keep it on a grafting stock.
Its flowers are also abundant and white. With a little patience and the right approach, you can expand your collection through its offsets ("pups") and the proper propagation techniques.
The process requires carefully cutting both cacti and placing the colorful top part directly onto the cut surface of the rootstock cactus, allowing their tissues to fuse together.
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That's all for today. I hope you enjoyed these beautiful varieties of cacti, their colorful flowers, the photographs, and learning a bit more about Gymnocalyciums in general. If you liked it, don't forget to leave a comment and follow me for future posts. I would love to hear your opinions and ideas for the next one.
Do you have any of these species in your garden? Tell me, which one from the collection is your favorite?
Todas las fotos fueron tomadas por mi IPhone 12 Pro y editadas en InShot. El Inglés no es mi idioma nativo, usé www.DeepL.com/Translator.
All photos were taken by my IPhone 12 Pro and edited at InShot. English is not my native language, I used www.DeepL.com/Translator.
Hola…. Buenas Noches amantes de las plantas y suculentas !! Llevaba días sin publicar con ustedes la comunidad de Succulent Growers a cargo de @nikv pero ¡estoy de vuelta! haha. Hoy quiero compartir algunas de las especies de gymnocalycium de mi jardín, en especial aquellas con los colores más llamativos y exóticos. Sólo espero que sea del agrado de todos y que disfruten de algunas de las siguientes imágenes. 🤗---
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Gymnocalycium in general are cacti endemic to South America, primarily from Argentina, although the most beautiful species I've seen are mutated in the area of Thailand and Asia.
They are generally globular and slightly cylindrical. They have well-defined ribs and short, underdeveloped spines. As you can see, many of these brightly colored cacti do not produce chlorophyll; they cannot survive on their own, which is why they need to be grafted onto a stronger base, which can be Hylocereus.
Los Gymnocalycium en general son cactus endémicos de Sudamérica principalmente de Argentina, aunque las especies más bellas que he visto son mutadas en la zona de Thailand y Asia. Generalmente son globosos y ligeramente cilíndricos. Presentan costillas bien definidas y espinas cortas, poco desarrolladas. Como pueden observar muchos de estos cactus de colores vivos no producen clorofilas, no pueden sobrevivir solos, por eso necesitan ser injertados sobre una base más fuerte que pueden ser los Hylocereus.---
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Among the variegated forms and colors that exist in this world, one of my favorites in the garden is the one shaded with red and purple. Its flower is between white and light pink—very beautiful.
It is a mutation between two species of the genus, mostly imported from China. Look at the abundance of flowers it produces when the plant is happy and healthy!
Entre las formas y colores variegados que existen en este mundo, uno de los que más me gusta en el jardín, es el matizado de color rojo con morado, su flor es entre blanco y rosada clara, bien bonita. Es una mutación entre dos especies del género, mayormente traída de China. Fíjense en la abundancia de flores que hecha cuando es feliz y sana la planta.---
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This genus produces its flowers mostly in spring and summer. They need good light 👁 (but not strong or direct sun) as it can burn them. They prefer partial shade.
Watering should be minimal, with a well-draining substrate mixed with sand and cactus soil. They are very heat-loving and can only tolerate low levels of cold.
Este género, realiza sus flores mayormente en primavera y verano, necesitan buena luz, 👁 (pero no sol fuerte ni directo a ellas) puede quemarlos. Prefieren semi-sombras. El riego es de poca agua, un sustrato drenante con mezcla de arena y tierra para cactus. Son muy amantes del calor, y pocos niveles fríos.---
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These colorful varieties are named Gymnocalycium mihanovichii. They are called Colorful Cacti or Moon Cacti when they are grafted.
The one I'm showing next is the Dark Purple Hibotan. It is a mutation originating from Japan. As you can see, its flowers are a beautiful pink when they emerge. An important fact: all of its offsets can be grafted whenever you wish.
Estas variedades de colores son nombradas Gymnocalycium mihanovichii, Cactus de colores o cactus luna al estar injertados. El que a continuación muestro es el Hibotan Púrpura oscuro, es una mutación originaria de Japón, como pueden ver sus flores al salir son bien rosadas. Un dato importante todos sus hijos pueden ser injertados cuando lo desees.---
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Moving on to the most striking colors, we have the Orange Grafted Moon Cactus. It's one of my favorites in the collection. They love the afternoon sun and require little water.
I would highly recommend them to the collectors of Hive, @nikv @sacra97, @sanjeevm, @solominer @mysteriousroad @riverflows @akipponn @anggreklestari @isdarmady and @ewkaw. They are very rewarding and, although they may seem fragile, they thrive super well on balconies and patios. #hivegarden #cacti
Pasando a los colores más llamativos está el Naranja o Orange Grafted Moon Cactus. Es de mis favoritos en la colección, son amantes del sol en la tarde y poca agua. Los recomendaría a los coleccionistas de hive @nikv @ewkaw son muy agradecidos y aunque parezcan frágiles se dan súper bien en balcones y patios.---
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The "Moon Cactus" craze makes them one of the bestsellers in nurseries all over the world today. 🤗
La fiebre de los “Moon Cactus” hacen que hoy sean de los más vendidos en viveros de todo el mundo. 🤗---
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Others within the Mihanovichii genus are the yellow ones; they look pretty and surprising also in the collection.
These colors are visible because these plants completely lack chlorophyll. The cactus has a small and round shape, and usually grows only about 4 cm in height and 5-6 cm in diameter, as observed by LLIFLE.
Otros dentro del género mihanovichii son los amarillos, lucen bonitos y sorprendentes también en la colección. Estos colores son visibles porque estas plantas carecen completamente de clorofila. Los cactus tiene una forma pequeña y redonda, y suele crecer solo unos 4 cm de altura y 5-6 cm de diámetro, según lo observado por LLIFLE.---
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Of the ones that sell the most to visitors of my garden are the pink ones. I currently have very few in stock because they sell out very frequently. Their color is extremely exotic and vibrant.
They are also grafted. This is not just for aesthetics but is necessary for their survival. The colorful top part cannot produce its own food through photosynthesis, so the green cactus at the bottom provides it with nutrients to stay alive.
De los que más compran los visitantes de mi jardín son los rosados, ahora presento muy pocos porque se venden muy a menudos. Su color es extremadamente exótico y vibrante. Son también injertados, esto no es solo por estética, sino necesario para la supervivencia. La colorida parte superior no puede producir su propio alimento mediante la fotosíntesis, por lo que el cactus verde de la parte inferior le proporciona nutrientes para mantenerse vivo.---
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Some of these photos are, once again, dedicated to my fan friend of them, @arveno, who also has a beautiful collection of Gymnocalyciums. The most interesting thing is that he has them on their own roots, something I have never been able to achieve, as I always get them grafted.
Here is the entire Gymno collection, bro!!
Algunas de las tomas fotográficas son dedicadas nuevamente para mi amigo fans de ellas @arveno, que presenta también una linda colección de Gymno y lo más interesante es que los tiene en raíz, cosa que nunca he podido lograr, siempre los obtengo de injertos. Aquí está toda la colección de Gymno bro.!!---
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Finally, we have the most common type, which grows on its own roots because it doesn't contain those vibrant colors like red, pink, yellow, or orange. For this type, it is not necessary to keep it on a grafting stock.
Its flowers are also abundant and white. With a little patience and the right approach, you can expand your collection through its offsets ("pups") and the proper propagation techniques.
The process requires carefully cutting both cacti and placing the colorful top part directly onto the cut surface of the rootstock cactus, allowing their tissues to fuse together.
Por último, de los más comunes y presenta raíz propia, ya que no contiene estos colores llamativos como el rojo, rosado, amarillo y naranja. Este tipo no es necesario, mantenerlo en un patrón de injerto. Sus flores también son abundantes y blancas. Con un poco de paciencia y el enfoque adecuado, puedes ampliar tu colección, mediante sus hijos y las técnicas adecuadas de propagación. El proceso requiere cortar cuidadosamente ambos cactus y colocar la parte superior colorida directamente sobre la superficie cortada del cactus huésped, permitiendo que sus tejidos se unan.---
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That's all for today. I hope you enjoyed these beautiful varieties of cacti, their colorful flowers, the photographs, and learning a bit more about Gymnocalyciums in general. If you liked it, don't forget to leave a comment and follow me for future posts. I would love to hear your opinions and ideas for the next one.
Do you have any of these species in your garden? Tell me, which one from the collection is your favorite?
Esto a sido todo por hoy, espero hayan disfrutado de estas hermosas variedades de cactus, sus flores coloridas, fotografías y aprendiendo un poco de los gymnocalycium en general. Si te ha gustado, no olvides dejar tu comentario y seguirme para próximas publicaciones. Me encantaría saber tu opinión e ideas para el siguiente. ¿Poseen alguna especie en su jardín? ¿Dime cuál es tu favorito de la colección?
Todas las fotos fueron tomadas por mi IPhone 12 Pro y editadas en InShot. El Inglés no es mi idioma nativo, usé www.DeepL.com/Translator.
All photos were taken by my IPhone 12 Pro and edited at InShot. English is not my native language, I used www.DeepL.com/Translator.