Gymnocalycium ruta inventory-hero-discounted They can be watered year-round

They can be watered year-round and water regularly from spring to Autumn but reduce the watering frequency in winter

The flowers of the fairy castle cactus attract a variety of friendly pollinators

A word of caution - do not plant the swollen stems too deep

or easily damaged plants

The specific epithet aristata means "bearing bristles or a beard

Gymnocalycium ruta inventory-hero-discounted They can be watered year-roundGymnocalycium is a genus of about 70 South American species. Their main area of distribution is Argentine, part of Uruguay, Paraguay, southern Bolivia and part of Brasil. Most species are globose, rather small varying from 1. 5 to 6 inches in size (4 cm to 15 cm). They are popular for their easy flowering habits, although the flowers are generally brightly colored. They are also popular for their ease to care for. The genus name "gymnocalycium" comes