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Gymnocalycium leeanum

Gymnocalycium leeanum is a small, globular cactus from Argentina that is widely grown by collectors. It needs bright light, sharp drainage and careful watering, with a winter rest.

Family: Cactaceae (Cactus family)
Light: Full sun, Bright indirect
Water: Water thoroughly when the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2 to 3 weeks in summer, and keep it almost dry in winter.
Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix with added grit or pumice.
Temperature: 18–30 °C in the growing season; keep dry and above 5 °C in winter.
How easy: Easy
Safety: Not known to be toxic

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Gymnocalycium leeanum is a species of Gymnocalycium from Argentina.

Other Gymnocalycium plants

Gymnocalycium alboareolatum · Cactus · Gymnocalycium andreae · Spider Cactus · Gymnocalycium anisitsii · Gymnocalycium baldianum · Gymnocalycium bayrianum · Gymnocalycium berchtii · Gymnocalycium bodenbenderianum · Gymnocalycium bruchii · Gymnocalycium cabreraense · Gymnocalycium calochlorum

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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.

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