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Plant ID
GD-CAC-020-0068
Common Name(s)
- Variegated Chin Cactus
- Nishiki Chin Cactus
- Hibotan Nishiki
Scientific Name
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Form/Cultivar Group: Variegated — Nishiki (Hibotan Nishiki) group
Plant Photograph
Figure 1. Gymnocalycium mihanovichii — Variegated Nishiki Form.
Photo Caption: A variegated Gymnocalycium mihanovichii from the Nishiki (Hibotan Nishiki) group, displaying contrasting areas of green and yellow coloration across its compact ribbed body.
Photography: Green Desert Botanical Garden
Basic Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Scientific Name | Gymnocalycium mihanovichii |
| Form/Cultivar Group | Variegated — Nishiki (Hibotan Nishiki) group |
| Common Name | Variegated Chin Cactus |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Growth Form | Globose, ribbed |
| Cultivation Type | Horticultural variegated form |
Plant Description
This specimen represents a variegated Nishiki (Hibotan Nishiki) form of Gymnocalycium mihanovichii. Its principal distinguishing feature is the irregular distribution of chlorophyll, producing contrasting green and yellow areas across the body. The variegated pattern gives each individual a distinctive appearance while retaining the characteristic compact, ribbed form of the species.
Life’s Whispers
“Where green meets gold,
a different story begins.
Not every variation seeks perfection—
some simply asks to be noticed.”
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