Gymnocalycium

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At-A-Glance Information

Commonly called Chin Cactus, this genus of cacti is mostly native to South America. These are low-growers with globular, depressed very short stems that  ​

Gymnocalycium Species and Varietals

The genus Gymnocalycium includes 70 species of cacti, and is a member of the plant family Cactaceae. The genus name is derived from the Greek term for 'naked calyx'. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Gymnocalycium amerhouseri
Native to Argentina, this species of cacti is dark green to blue-green. Flowers produced by these plants are commonly white with pinkish red centers, and spines are white. Fruits that follow flowers are egg-shaped and dark green. The species is named for Austrian cactus connoisseur Helmut Amerhauser. 

Gymnocalycium andreae
This species is native to Argentina, and 

Microsorum scolopendria (Monarch Fern, Musk Fern, Maile-Scented Fern, Breadfruit Fern, Wart Fern, Laua'e)
This tropical fern is native to the Western Pacific Rim and South Pacific. Introduced to Hawai'i in the late 1910's, it has naturalized itself on the islands. When leaves are crushed, they emit a scent reminiscent of a native Hawaiian flowering vine, Maile. 

Caring for Microsorum

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Colocasia plants are susceptible to the following issues and pests:​
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For more information on these problems, including how to correct them, see the following links.
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Gallery
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Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

Learn about these interesting houseplants.
An educational video about Cast-Iron Plant.

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 
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