Gymnocalycium baldianum Mesemb The plant itself seems lighter

The plant itself seems lighter green than most Echidnopsis

but it is easiest way to describe the coloration

plume-like spines that radiate out from each areole

This is a winter grower which is active from late summer/early fall until late spring

Gymnocalycium baldianum Mesemb The plant itself seems lighterGymnocalycium baldianum A small, clumping Gymno from Argentina with a dark green body and tiny spines. This is the one of the only Gymno species with red flowers (they range from dark reddish pink to orangish to true red). Easy to grow, just give normal succulent care of good light and careful watering. Protect from frost. You will receive one of the plants shown in the last image or one similar. They are shown growing in a 3. 5" pot. Important