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
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| 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, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant 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
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| 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, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
