Gymnocalycium aff. friedrichii Agua Dulce LB2178 Crassulaceae rarely seen species from Madagascar

rarely seen species from Madagascar with thick leaves that are green (sometimes mottled) above and red below and have wavy edges

It produces lots of tiny (<1cm)

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

Please note that the close up pictures show the color variation this variety displays depending on growing conditions

lacking red spines or prickles except on the margins)

Gymnocalycium aff. friedrichii Agua Dulce LB2178 Crassulaceae rarely seen species from MadagascarGymnocalycium friedrichii Agua Dulce LB2178 A gorgeous Gymnocalycium that is dark orange to purple red in high light, bright green in lower light. This is the rare selected form that is known for very prominent ribs and distinctive horizontal striping. High light and keeping the plants on the dry side is needed to maintain the color at this level, otherwise it will become more green. Flowers are a pretty pink color. Mature plants are usually around 4