Gymnocalycium ruta inventory-hero-discounted The specific epithet aristata means

The specific epithet aristata means "bearing bristles or a beard

It contains saponins

Typically grown in hot

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

Gymnocalycium ruta inventory-hero-discounted The specific epithet aristata meansGymnocalycium 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