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Gymnocalycium mihanovichii cultivars
| Family Name: | Cactaceae |
| Common Name: | Chin Cactus, Plaid Cactus |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Compact, Rounded |
| Maximum Height | 4 cm |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 5 cm to 6 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Paraguay to Argentina |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Globe-shaped, ribbed cactus up to 4 cm tall. |
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| Stems | The stem is divided into about 10 pleated ribs. |
| Flowers | White, pink, greenish or tan flowers are funnel-shaped with many oblong, satiny petals. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | Bright yellow, red or orange cultivars have less chlorophyll than the species and may be grafted onto a chlorophyll-containing cactus which helps feed the mutant. Cacti from the genus Hylocereus are often used for this purpose. A grafted plant is often known as Moon Cactus. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, [Remarks] (The chlorophyll-deficient cultivars will need some protection from sun, as they lack sufficient pigments to absorb light.) |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Slow |
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Others
| Master ID | 34046 |
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| Species ID | 8462 |
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