Gymnocalycium pflanzii var. albipulpa trailing Plenty of bright light is

Plenty of bright light is a must to help this plant retain its hallmark coloration and compact rosette form

Despite its slow growth rate

Though it may not bloom as frequently as other succulents

and should absolutely be housed in a very gritty soil mix within a well-draining pot

The extra effort will be more than worth it when the plant comes into bloom

Gymnocalycium pflanzii var. albipulpa trailing Plenty of bright light isLike most cultivars of this genus, G. pflanzii var. albipulpa features a globose stem with uniquely rounded ribs, from which curved spines emerge from wooly white areoles. What makes this variety stand out, however, is its intense coloration deep hues of purple with hints of olive green set this cactus apart, while the spines can include tones of black, orange, and cream in a gradient from top to bottom. Though it reaches only a few inches tall and