Gymnocalycium esperanzae TOM 09/436-1 (20 seeds)

Gymnocalycium esperanzae TOM 09/436-1, Nuevo Esperanza, La Rioja, Argentina.

This is a relatively new Gymnocalycium species. It has an attractive dark brown epidermis, but can develop a striking grey color under intense sun light. 

It is fairly slow growing and develops a large tap root. A mineral soil and deep pot is recommended. The flowers are pinkish-white and appear in June.

20 seeds per packet. The seeds germinate well under normal conditions.