Gymnocalycium ragonesii

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Gymnocalycium ragonesii, a small round cactus from Argentina, features white spines and white tubular flowers atop its ribbed body.
Two white Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus flowers with yellow centers bloom side by side on a small cactus, background blurred.
Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus in a small green pot with two tall buds, nestled among white and brown pebbles on a black background.
Close-up of potted Gymnocalycium ragonesii cacti with ribbed bodies, white spines, and three flower buds highlighted by sunlight.
Small, round Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with white tufts and thin spines in a green pot of rocky soil, ridged segments on top.
Close-up of a Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with ridged spines in a green pot of mixed pebbles, against a black background.
Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with two striped flower buds grows in white and brown pebbles against a black background.
Two white, yellow-centered flowers bloom on a Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with red-tinted stems and a gravelly background.
A brown, ridged Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with tall white flowers and pale yellow centers grows in gravel among blurred cacti.
Gymnocalycium ragonesii, a small round cactus with white spines and tall white flowers, potted in gravel among other cacti in a greenhouse.
Close-up of a small, round green Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with short spines in a green pot with white and brown pebbles, on black background.
Close-up of a round brown Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with white tufts and spines in a green plastic pot of rocky soil.
Close-up of Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with white spines in a green pot, showing tall flower buds, soil, and pebbles.
Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus in a small pot with rocky soil, showing two closed flower buds on long stems against a black background.
Gymnocalycium ragonesii, a small round cactus from Argentina, features white spines and white tubular flowers atop its ribbed body.
Two white Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus flowers with yellow centers bloom side by side on a small cactus, background blurred.
Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus in a small green pot with two tall buds, nestled among white and brown pebbles on a black background.
Close-up of potted Gymnocalycium ragonesii cacti with ribbed bodies, white spines, and three flower buds highlighted by sunlight.
Small, round Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with white tufts and thin spines in a green pot of rocky soil, ridged segments on top.
Close-up of a Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with ridged spines in a green pot of mixed pebbles, against a black background.
Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with two striped flower buds grows in white and brown pebbles against a black background.
Two white, yellow-centered flowers bloom on a Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with red-tinted stems and a gravelly background.
A brown, ridged Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with tall white flowers and pale yellow centers grows in gravel among blurred cacti.
Gymnocalycium ragonesii, a small round cactus with white spines and tall white flowers, potted in gravel among other cacti in a greenhouse.
Close-up of a small, round green Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with short spines in a green pot with white and brown pebbles, on black background.
Close-up of a round brown Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with white tufts and spines in a green plastic pot of rocky soil.
Close-up of Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus with white spines in a green pot, showing tall flower buds, soil, and pebbles.
Gymnocalycium ragonesii cactus in a small pot with rocky soil, showing two closed flower buds on long stems against a black background.

This cactus is a small and very slowly growing cactus. It has a dark brown epidermis, and it also has short and pale spines that are flattened against its body. The flowers usually begin to bloom in the late spring and open for about 12 days; they are white and pinkish with a yellow middle.

Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Heat tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix
Sun exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Argentina (Catamarca, Cordoba) at low elevation
Watering needs: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Propagation: Seeds

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Mid summerearly fall

Flower Color

White--near white

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

Under 6 in. tall

Plant Type

Cactus

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--mild frost tolerant--deer resistance

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
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Gymnocalycium ragonesii

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This cactus is a small and very slowly growing cactus. It has a dark brown epidermis, and it also has short and pale spines that are flattened against its body. The flowers usually begin to bloom in the late spring and open for about 12 days; they are white and pinkish with a yellow middle.

Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Heat tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix
Sun exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Argentina (Catamarca, Cordoba) at low elevation
Watering needs: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Propagation: Seeds

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Mid summerearly fall

Flower Color

White--near white

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

Under 6 in. tall

Plant Type

Cactus

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--mild frost tolerant--deer resistance

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Mid summerearly fall
Botanical Name Gymnocalycium ragonesii
Common Name Chin cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color White, near white
Genus Gymnocalycium
Growth Habit Solitary
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size Under 6 in. tall
Native Area Argentina
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By offset
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, mild frost tolerant, deer resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type cactus potting soil
Special Features Globular cactus, easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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