Othonna gymnodiscus *Winter growing geophyte* Mesemb Gymnocalycium friedrichii Variegated A gorgeous

Gymnocalycium friedrichii  Variegated   A gorgeous variegated form of this Gymnocalycium that is dark orange to purple red in high light

One of the most unusual and popular species of cactus

Needs good light for the leaves to lay flat

Can take light frost when more mature but best to protect when possible

Othonna gymnodiscus *Winter growing geophyte* Mesemb Gymnocalycium friedrichii Variegated A gorgeousOthonna gymnodiscus An rarely seen geophytic composite Asteraceae from South Africa. The plant produces thin stems with blue green leaves and yellow flowers. Under the soil is a thick tuber. Easy to grow. This is a winter grower which is active from late summer early fall until late spring. It will go completely dormant in the summer and die down to the soil. Keep dry in summer until it starts growing again in the fall. Water regularly during the