Acanthocalycium glaucum houseplant and sometimes red—that are devoured

and sometimes red—that are devoured by wildlife

and they come in a range of colors

with some sun exposure the leaf develops a nice reddish tint and remains compact

or dull pink with sweet fragrance during the late summer

South Africa and Namibia

Acanthocalycium glaucum houseplant and sometimes red—that are devouredAcanthocalycium glaucum is commonly known as Red Tom Thumb. It can reach up to the height of 15 cm and belongs to the Cactaceae family. Having an origin in Bolivia, this summer dormant plant is a solitary flat globular shape to a briefly elongated cactus. Growth Rate Acanthocalycium glaucum has a slow growth rate. Flowering The Acanthocalycium genus is well known for its blooms. The cacti bloom in the spring and continue to bloom until the summer,