Acanthocalycium australis seeds grow into a globular to short-cylindrical cactus native to the montane foothills and sierras of Córdoba province, Argentina, growing on rocky slopes in scrub at altitude. The epithet australis means 'southern' (Latin). Produces large, funnel-shaped flowers in white to pale pink. Part of the diverse Argentine cactus flora. Family Cactaceae.Full sun; very well-drained, gritty, poor soils; minimal watering in winter; warm to temperate conditions. 'Australis' = southern (Latin; distribution in southern Argentina); globular to short-cylindrical body; prominent ribs and spines Large funnel-shaped white to pale pink flowers; montane rocky slopes specialist Córdoba province, Argentina — montane foothills and sierras; rocky scrub Genus Acanthocalycium: ~15 species; Argentina; Family Cactaceae; Order Caryophyllales Full sun; well-drained gritty soils; drought-tolerant; very low winter watering; Family Cactaceae Acanthocalycium australis is an ornamental Argentine globular cactus from the Córdoba sierras, producing attractive funnel-shaped flowers in spring and summer.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
