Gymnocalycium saglionis
giant chin cactus
A cactus with flattened, globose, green or blueish-green stems with 10-30 or more tubercled ribs, and clusters of stout spines. Broad, funnel-shaped, pale pink flowers 2cm across appear in early summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | Pink | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Gymnocalycium can be spherical or cylindrical cacti, with ribs divided into rounded, spiny tubercles, and funnel-shaped flowers in early summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- NW Argentina
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light, with good ventilation. Water freely in spring and summer and apply a low-nitrogen liquid feed every month. Keep dry in winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 19 - 24°C in early spring, or by removing offsets in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Mealybugs may be a problem
Diseases
Generally disease free
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