Please note: Every plant is unique, so natural variations in size, shape, and colour are part of its character and may differ slightly from the images shown. As flowering is seasonal, your plant may not be in bloom when it arrives.
Gymnocalycium eytianum KK 520 is a beautiful locality form from the Eyti region of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Valued for its distinctive blue-green body, pronounced chin-like tubercles, and attractive golden to brown-tipped spines, this species is a wonderful addition to any cactus collection.
The KK 520 collection number identifies the original location where this distinctive form was first recorded in the wild, helping preserve the plant's natural provenance and characteristics. Our plants are ethically nursery-grown, ensuring you can enjoy this beautiful cactus while supporting sustainable cultivation.
In late spring and summer, mature specimens produce elegant satiny white flowers, often delicately flushed with pale pink and featuring creamy-yellow stamens. The blooms emerge from the crown and can appear in succession, creating a beautiful display against the contrasting spines.
A slow-growing and easy-care cactus, Gymnocalycium eytianum KK 520 thrives in a free-draining mineral cactus compost with bright light and careful watering during the growing season. Keep almost completely dry over winter to encourage healthy growth and reliable flowering.
Perfect for both beginners and experienced collectors, this compact species is ideally suited to sunny windowsills, greenhouses, or specialist cacti collections.
Key Features
* Gymnocalycium eytianum KK 520 locality form
* Originating from the Eyti region, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
* Ethically nursery-grown from cultivated stock
* Blue-green globular body with distinctive chin-like ribs
* Attractive golden to brown-tipped spines
* Large white flowers with a delicate pink blush
* Slow growing and easy to care for
* Ideal for pots, sunny windowsills, greenhouses, and cactus collections