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 |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium ragonesii |
| Common Name | Chin cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Color | White, near white |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Solitary |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. tall |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By offset |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant, deer resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Globular cactus |
| Special Features | Globular cactus, easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesSmaller but great specimen
I ordered two and both are great looking plants, they are very much smaller than what was shown in the product photo but considering the quality of the plant itself that part can be overlooked. Also, the plants came perfectly intact with high quality soil medium. The flower buds are still connected.
United StatesGymnocalycium Ragonesii
One of the few cacti that was delayed in quarantine. It was package really well but when unpacking, I discovered few mealybugs! It’s alright as isopropyl alcohol spot treatment and neem oil mixture can hopefully save this cacti. I also noticed a small bus forming which I am excited about :)
United StatesBest !!!! Beyond A+sss!
Packaging is beyond excellent, wow! They didn’t get cheap on their packaging materials, and this coming to Hawaii, excellent! I live the cactus/vacation, I have placed 4 orders off more than $100 each, an’t help! Simply the best , customer service super excellent!❤️tMahalo nui
United StatesVery healthy!
Bought this a couple months ago and it is a worthwhile addition, especially coming from Planet Desert, great quality.
United StatesBeautiful
I love everything about the cactus, and it came with a surprise… a flower <3
- Description
- Features
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 |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium ragonesii |
| Common Name | Chin cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Color | White, near white |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Solitary |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. tall |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By offset |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant, deer resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Globular cactus |
| Special Features | Globular cactus, easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesSmaller but great specimen
I ordered two and both are great looking plants, they are very much smaller than what was shown in the product photo but considering the quality of the plant itself that part can be overlooked. Also, the plants came perfectly intact with high quality soil medium. The flower buds are still connected.
United StatesGymnocalycium Ragonesii
One of the few cacti that was delayed in quarantine. It was package really well but when unpacking, I discovered few mealybugs! It’s alright as isopropyl alcohol spot treatment and neem oil mixture can hopefully save this cacti. I also noticed a small bus forming which I am excited about :)
United StatesBest !!!! Beyond A+sss!
Packaging is beyond excellent, wow! They didn’t get cheap on their packaging materials, and this coming to Hawaii, excellent! I live the cactus/vacation, I have placed 4 orders off more than $100 each, an’t help! Simply the best , customer service super excellent!❤️tMahalo nui
United StatesVery healthy!
Bought this a couple months ago and it is a worthwhile addition, especially coming from Planet Desert, great quality.
United StatesBeautiful
I love everything about the cactus, and it came with a surprise… a flower <3