Hamato Cactus
Original price was: ₹766.00.₹425.00Current price is: ₹425.00.
Selling Size : Single Plant | Pot Included | Secure Packing
Hamato Cactus (Gymnocalycium hamatum) 🌵
— also called Hook-Spined Chin Cactus — is a compact, slow-growing species from Argentina known for its ribbed, grey-green body and curved, hook-like spines. It’s hardy, easy to care for, and occasionally produces soft pink to pale white flowers.
Here’s a complete care guide for Hamato Cactus 👇:
🌞 Light
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Needs: Bright, indirect light or partial sun.
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Best spot: East or west-facing window; avoid harsh midday sun which can scorch the skin.
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Outdoors: Place in filtered sunlight or light shade.
🌡️ Temperature
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Ideal range: 20–30°C
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Minimum tolerance: 8–10°C (avoid frost).
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Prefers warm days and cooler nights, similar to desert conditions.
💧 Watering
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Spring–Summer: Water thoroughly when soil is dry (every 10–15 days).
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Autumn–Winter: Water sparingly — once every 3–4 weeks.
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Tip: Always use the “soak and dry” method and ensure no standing water in the pot.
🌵 Soil
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Needs: Very well-draining cactus mix.
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Best blend: 50% cactus soil + 25% coarse sand + 25% perlite or pumice.
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pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0).
🪴 Pot
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Use: Terracotta or clay pot with drainage holes.
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Repot: Every 2–3 years in spring if rootbound. Handle gently to avoid spine injury.
🌸 Fertilizer
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Use a balanced cactus fertilizer (low nitrogen) every 3–4 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer).
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Do not fertilize during winter dormancy.
🌼 Flowering
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Produces soft pink or whitish flowers in spring or early summer.
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Blooms best with plenty of sunlight and a cool, dry winter rest.
⚠️ Common Issues
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Soft or discolored base | Overwatering | Let soil dry, treat with fungicide if rot starts |
| Shriveling | Too dry or too cold | Water lightly, move to warmer spot |
| No blooms | Low light or excess fertilizer | Increase sunlight, reduce feeding |
🌱 Propagation
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Offsets: Remove pups once they’re big enough, let callous for a few days, and replant in dry soil.
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Seeds: Can be sown in sandy soil during warm months, but slow to mature.
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