Gymnocalycium stenopleurum black the fleshy leaves themselves may

the fleshy leaves themselves may “blush" nearly red from sun stress

bell-shaped flowers

as its leaves do contain a mild toxin

large daisy-like flowers will emerge annually from the fissure between its leaves

Reaching only 4 inches tall and wide at maturity

Gymnocalycium stenopleurum black the fleshy leaves themselves mayA cactus so unique it is often seen grafted atop other varieties to add a pop of color, the flesh of G. stenopleurum can range from a deep, dusky green to a dark purple, depending on the level of light exposure. Ridges along the rounded, compact barrel are dotted with fuzzy clusters of tiny spines called glochids, and large pink flowers can reach the same diameter as the plant itself! Like all cacti, it prefers bright to direct sunlight, as well as a