Light green segments, with almost bare areoles or with a few thin spines. Some branches irregularly crested. It is a robust plant, easy to grow that forms large tufts in a short time.
Very different and easily distinguishable from other gymnocalicyum species. The new stems are light yellow-green, later grayish. Spines straight, yellow, thin, stiff, but elastic. Flowers white or light pink.
A charming Gymnocalycium hybrid with bright pink-purple flowers. The short, curled and twisted spines enhance its appeal, resulting in a truly delightful plant.
The "aurata" is the largest of the Eriosyce, a very spiny barrel cactus with dimensions similar to the Echinocactus grusoni! Strong golden, amber or brown spines curved upwards. This fascinating plant is known by the Chileans with the name of sandillon.
Among standard seedlings, variegated plants with yellow patches on the epidermis may occasionally appear. Selected variegates are sold in limited quantities, with no guarantee of future availability.
The var. pawlovskyi stands out with its more columnar growth and comb-like spines. Micro-endemic it found only in a narrow Córdoba region (Esperanza to El Camarón, north of Dean Funes). A geographic and morphological marvel.
