Gymnocactus gielsdorfianus (Turbinicarpus) Caudiciform Unfortunately it needs particular growing

Unfortunately it needs particular growing conditions to really bring out this variegation as most of the time it looks like a solid red-purple leaf

Water like a regular succulent (when the soil is nearly dry

This variety differs from the normal E

I'm guessing this is why it is called Transformer

Forms big clumps in time

Gymnocactus gielsdorfianus (Turbinicarpus) Caudiciform Unfortunately it needs particular growingGymnocactus gielsdorfianus A rarely seen species of cactus from Mexico. The plant stays small and has black spines emerging from fluffy white areoles. Flowers are pale yellow. Easy to grow. Takes normal cactus care. Protect from frost. You will receive a plant shown in the last image or one similar. Plants shown in a 3. 5" pot. Important Shipping Information PLANTS ARE SHIPPED BARE ROOT If you want me to send them in pots send me a message to discuss.