Acanthocalycium klimpelianum

Scientific Name: Acanthocalycium klimpelianum (Weidlich & Werdermann) Backeberg
Synonym: Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocalycium peitscherianum, Echinopsis klimpeliana, Echinopsis peitscheriana, Lobivia klimpeliana, Lobivia spiniflora var. peitscheriana
Family: Cactaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 8-10

Frost Tolerance: Frost hardy to 10° F (-12° C) for short periods

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Northern Argentina (Cordoba, San Luis).

Growth Habits: Solitary cactus, up to 4 inches tall, 4 inches in diameter (10 cm); 17-20 acute ribs; 1 to 4 central spines, 6 to 10 unequal radials

Stem: Globular, green or greyish-green

Ribs: 17 to 20 acute ribs

Areoles: Oval, yellowish

Central spines: 1 to 4, 0.4 to 2.4 inches long (1 to 6 cm.), straight or slightly arched

Radial spines: 6 to 10, shorter than the centrals

Flowers: White or pink flowers, up to 1.6 inches wide (4 cm.)

Watering Needs: Very little water in winter, regular water in summer

Propagation: Seeds

Acanthocalycium klimpelianum at the HBG (HBG 32177)

Acanthocalycium klimpelianum are relatively easy to cultivate and their large flowers make them worth growing.

Blooming Habits:
Large 1.6 inches (4 cm) or more, pastel pink or white flowers.