Gymnocalycium sutterianum P191 Alpa Corral, Cordoba

	*Gymnocalycium sutterianum*	CACTUS ART NURSERY Cultivation and Mail Sale of Cacti and Succulents.

Gymnocalycium sutterianum (P191 Alpa Corral, Cordoba)
Flowers are colourful and very stricking.

Description: G. sutteriamum has a very flattened body and a strong tuberose root apparatus.
Flowers: pinkish-white with a contrasting red coloured middle

NOTE: This species is closely related to Gymnocalycium sigelianum (which has paler flowers and some differences in the number and the colour of spines)

Cultivation: It is a summer grower species that offers no cultivation difficulties. Water regularly in summer (but do not overwater ) keep rather dry in winter. Feed with a high potassium fertilizer in summer. It is quite frost resistant if kept dry (hardy to -5° C) Sun Exposure: Light shade.

Propagation: Direct sow after last frost.(seldom produces offsets)

Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Scientific name: Gymnocalycium sutterianum (Schick) A.Berger

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.

During the winter rest the stem is almost at the soil level.

A Special Thanks to all Those Who help us to make this web site
This plant description is based on research and personal experiences and is too short to provide a comprehensive coverage of the subject. Do you see an error in what is shown? Or do you know more about the species than we are showing? Your help is greatly appreciated. Why not send us an email with further information or photos so that we can correct or extend the information provided?

The photos in this site are subject to copyright. Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of CACTUS ART nursery and the original photographer.