Lana — Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Clone Profile
Lana is a compact own-root Gymnocalycium mihanovichii with brooding wine-purple skin, olive-green rib edges, and sharply folded, sculptural ribs.
Lana stands out for its unusually dramatic surface relief. The body is low and compact, with thick ribs pulled into angular, almost pleated sections that give the plant a carved, architectural look rather than the smoother outline often seen in the species. Across those ribs, dusky wine-purple to plum tones dominate, while olive-green margins and highlights trace the rib edges and valleys, creating a moody two-tone contrast. The areoles are bright and clean, set like pale pins along the rib crests, each carrying short, fine, lightly curved spines that never overwhelm the body. At the crown, the color intensifies into richer reddish-magenta notes, adding depth to an already highly textured plant. Sourced from Thailand and growing on its own roots, Lana has the kind of compact, sculpted presence that rewards close viewing from every angle.
Clone Characteristics
- Body color: Dusky wine-purple to plum with olive-green rib edges and reddish-magenta tones near the crown.
- Ribs: Thick, sharply folded ribs with angular, pleated-looking sections and pronounced sculptural relief.
- Spines: Short, fine, pale spines; lightly curved and sparse enough to leave the body clearly visible.
- Growth form: Compact, depressed-globose form on own roots.
- Distinctive traits: Brooding purple-and-olive coloration, deeply sculpted ribs, bright white areoles, and a compact own-root presentation.
- Root status: own_root
Origin & Provenance
- Source country: Thailand
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