Chin cactus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gymnocalycium |
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Gymnocalycium
Pfeiff. ex Mittler (1845)
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Gymnocalycium is a genus of plants in the family Cactaceae.
All of these plants are succulents without leaves. The plants grows in South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay). In total, there are 50-80 species.
Stems of these plants are round, their diameter is 7–30 cm, their height is 3–25 cm. The color of stems is grey-green or brown-green or grey-brown.
Plants of this genus are popular houseplants.
Images for kids
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Gymnocalycium species from Liberec botanical garden
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Gymnocalycium species from Liberec botanical garden
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Gymnocalycium species from Liberec botanical garden
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Gymnocalcium oneanthemum from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Gymnocalycium baldianum in flower
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The Ruby Ball or Moon Cactus, Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 'Hibotan', is a mutant that lacks chlorophyll
See also
In Spanish: Gymnocalycium para niños