Gymnocalycium damsii v. tucavocense Cactus francoisii with a little E

francoisii with a little E

If it loses its leaves then keep the plant dry until the fall when it starts growing again

this South African native is closely related to the common Geranium and Pelargonium

It is shown growing in a 4" pot

You can bring out even more red color in the plants by putting it in higher light and/or water stressing them some

Gymnocalycium damsii v. tucavocense Cactus francoisii with a little EGymnocalycium damsii v. tucavocense A gorgeous Gymnocalycium that is pink to purple to green. They tend to be green when growing and pink when dormant, though high light and drier soil help encourage green color. However, I find that my plant colors up nicely from fall through spring then gets greenish in the summer growing season no matter what you do. So don't worry if it loses some color, giving it more light and cooler temps will change it back