Gymnocalycium bruchii (Speg.) Hosseus

- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Gymnocalycium1
- Native distribution
- Argentina (Cordoba, San Luis), Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
29 synonyms
- Astrophytum bruchii (Speg.) Halda & Malina
- Echinocactus lafaldensis (Vaupel) A.Berger
- Frailea bruchii Speg.
- Gymnocalycium albispinum Backeb.
- Gymnocalycium andreae svecianum Pazout
- Gymnocalycium andreae svecianum Pazout ex H.Till
- Gymnocalycium andreae svecianum Pazout ex W.Till
- Gymnocalycium andreae carolinense Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii cristata Hosseus
- Gymnocalycium bruchii svecianum (Pazout ex H.Till) Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii atroviride Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii brigittae (Piltz) Papsch
- Gymnocalycium bruchii carolinense (Neuhuber) Papsch
- Gymnocalycium bruchii cumbrecitense Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii cumbresitense Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii deminii V.Gapon & Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii elegans Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii implexum Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii lacumbrense Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii lafaldense (Vaupel) Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii ludwigii (Neuhuber) Papsch
- Gymnocalycium bruchii melojeri Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii multicostatum Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii pawlovskyi Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii renatae Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii shimadae Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii susannae Neuhuber
- Gymnocalycium bruchii albispinum (Backeb.) Milt
- Gymnocalycium bruchii brigittae Piltz
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Gymnocalycium bruchii · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q288490 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium bruchii 23.png · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Gymnocalycium bruchii · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Gymnocalycium bruchii · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Gymnocalycium bruchii · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Gymnocalycium tip: Unlike most cacti it dislikes harsh midday sun – bright filtered light is ideal.
Gymnocalycium bruchii – what to know
Gymnocalycium bruchii – family: Cactaceae, genus: Gymnocalycium. Native range: Argentina (Cordoba, San Luis), Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Gymnocalycium species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Gymnocalycium bruchii?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Gymnocalycium bruchii need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Gymnocalycium bruchii get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Gymnocalycium bruchii toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Gymnocalycium bruchii flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Gymnocalycium: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Gymnocalycium bruchii (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q288490 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium bruchii 23.png (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Gymnocalycium bruchii (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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