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3Gymnocalycium stellatum (Speg.) Speg.
- Accepted name
- Gymnocalycium quehlianum (F.Haage ex Quehl) Vaupel ex Hosseus the name used is a synonym2
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Gymnocalycium1
- Native distribution
- Argentina (Cordoba, San Luis), Argentina Northeastuncertain4
- Synonyms
- 3
29 synonyms
- Gymnocalycium stellatum (Speg.) Speg.
- ? quehlianum F.Haage ex Quehl
- Echinocactus platensis quehlianus (Haage ex Quehl) Speg.
- Echinocactus platensis quehlianus Speg.
- Echinocactus platensis terweemeanus Teucq
- Echinocactus platensis terweemeanus Teucq ex Duursma
- Echinocactus quehlianus F.Haage
- Echinocactus quehlianus F.Haage ex H.Quehl
- Echinocactus stellatus Speg.
- Gymnocalycium amoenum (H.Till) J.G.Lamb.
- Gymnocalycium asterium A.Cast.
- Gymnocalycium parvulum amoenum (H.Till) F.Berger
- Gymnocalycium parvulum amoenum H.Till
- Gymnocalycium quehlianum (F.Haage ex Quehl) Vaupel
- Gymnocalycium quehlianum albispinum Bozsing
- Gymnocalycium quehlianum albispinum Bozsing ex Backeb.
- Gymnocalycium quehlianum flavispinum Bozsing
- Gymnocalycium quehlianum flavispinum Bozsing ex Backeb.
- Gymnocalycium quehlianum rolfianum Schick
- Gymnocalycium quehlianum stellatum (Speg.) Dölz
- Gymnocalycium quehlianum terweemeanum (Teucq ex Duursma) H.Till & Amerh.
- Gymnocalycium quehlianum zantnerianum Schick
- Gymnocalycium stellatum stellatum (Scheidw.) Speg.
- Gymnocalycium stellatum flavispinum Bozsing
- Gymnocalycium stellatum flavispinum Bozsing ex H.Till & W.Till
- Gymnocalycium stellatum kleinianum Rausch
- Gymnocalycium stellatum kleinianum Rausch ex H.Till & W.Till
- Gymnocalycium stellatum zantnerianum (H.Schick) H.Till & W.Till
- Gymnocalycium terweemeanum (Teucq ex Duursma) Borgmann & Piltz
Gymnocalycium quehlianum, the Quehla chin cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native to northern Argentina.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Gymnocalycium stellatum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – Gymnocalycium quehlianum (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q291182 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium quehlianum pm.jpg · CC BY 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Gymnocalycium quehlianum · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Gymnocalycium quehlianum · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Gymnocalycium quehlianum · 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
Waterlowgeneral genus data
Lightbright indirectgeneral genus data
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature8 °Cgeneral genus dataNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Gymnocalycium tip: Unlike most cacti it dislikes harsh midday sun – bright filtered light is ideal.
Gymnocalycium stellatum – what to know
Gymnocalycium stellatum – family: Cactaceae, genus: Gymnocalycium. Native range: Argentina (Cordoba, San Luis), Argentina Northeast. General care guidelines for the genus Gymnocalycium (no species-specific data yet): light: bright indirect; water: low; min. 8 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (3 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Gymnocalycium stellatum?
According to the general guideline for the genus Gymnocalycium: Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Gymnocalycium stellatum need?
According to the general guideline for the genus Gymnocalycium: It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Gymnocalycium stellatum get?
According to the general guideline for the genus Gymnocalycium: Keep it above 8 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Gymnocalycium stellatum toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Gymnocalycium stellatum 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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Data sources: GBIF.org – Gymnocalycium stellatum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q291182 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium quehlianum pm.jpg (CC BY 3.0) · Wikipedia – Gymnocalycium quehlianum (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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