Chin Cactus

Care
Lighting
Gymnocalycium anisitsii does not need hot summer sun to grow well. Places with morning or evening sun are welcome. During summer it can be placed part shaded outside. In its natural habitat this cactus can be found between shrubs which shade it.
Soil
Cacti mixes with compost and sand can be used. For example, 2 parts potting soil and 1 to 2 parts sand or with 1 part sand and 1 part clay granules.

Watering
Let the soil dry or nearly dry between the waterings. Water sparingly during winter.
Feeding
Every 4th to 8th week if Gymnocalycium anisitsii is in active growth with cacti liquid fertilizer or a standard liquid fertilizer at half strength. New bought or recently repotted plants don’t need to be fed for the first year.
Temperature
Gymnocalycium anisitsii does best with a winter rest period 10 to 15 °C (50 to 59 °F). Minimum temperature is 5 °C (41 °F).
Propagation
Seeds or offsets.

Profile
Scientific name
Gymnocalycium anisitsii
Common name(s)
Some Gymnocalycium species are called Chin Cactus
Family
Cactaceae
Origin
Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay
Height
Up to 10 cm in height, 8 to 15 cm in diameter
Toxic
No but not edible