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Gymnocalycium triacanthum

Small, solitary brownish-green cactus from Argentina. Spines are wonderfully variable; sometimes straight, sometimes curly. Grows to only about 6cm across. White flowers spring to autumn. Best in partial shade.

4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.

A curly-spined example.
Trayfull showing spine variability.
Closer-up shot.
Flower.

Gymnocalycium triacanthum

Small, solitary brownish-green cactus from Argentina. Spines are wonderfully variable; sometimes straight, sometimes curly. Grows to only about 6cm across. White flowers spring to autumn. Best in partial shade.

4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.

A curly-spined example.
Trayfull showing spine variability.
Closer-up shot.
Flower.