About

A showy bulb, reaching 15-60cm, with upright stems, strap leaves. It produces bright flowers in yellow. 'Yellow Prince' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Gymnocalycium can be spherical or cylindrical cacti, with ribs divided into rounded, spiny tubercles, and funnel-shaped flowers in early summer

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, sun
PruningAllow foliage to die back
PropagationDivide offsets
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceRot in wet soil