접목선인장 비모란 ‘Red King’ 육성

A red grafted cactus of Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 'Red King' was bred by the Cactus Research Institute, Gyeonggi-do ARES. in 2007. A crossing between 'Redjewelry' and 'GG024824' in 2005 was obtained 135 seedlings. 'Red King' was finally selected through the test of specific growth and coloring characteristics in 2007. The color of body and tubercles is red. The shape of glove is flat round with 8~9 ribs. Spine is short length and light brown color. Growth is fast as 6 month after planting to reach 36.8 ㎜ in diameter. Propagation ability is good as to set as many as 14.1 tubercles.