Gymnocalycium saglionis trio Giant Chin Cactus

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Gymnocalycium saglionis trio, also commonly known as the ‘Giant chin cactus’, can reach up to the height of 12-36 inches. It is a winter-dormant solitary barrel cactus with long spreading, having a Globular shape, and sometimes recurved spines. They have a rich brown color that contrasts nicely with the grey-green body. The Giant chin cactus has its origin in Argentina and belongs to the Cactaceae family.

Growth Rate

Gymnocalycium saglionis trio has a slow growth rate.

Flowering

This cactus blooms in mid-spring and produces pretty Pale pink flowers.

Watering and Feeding

Watering Gymnocalycium saglionis can be done frequently during the summer months while the plants are growing well, but always allow the compost to nearly dry out before rewarming. Watering during the winter months is unwise and certainly unnecessary. Spring and autumn are the most difficult seasons.

Hardiness

The Giant chin cactus is a cold-hardy plant, with a frost tolerance of -15° C (5° F) or even less. It belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11b.

Light

This cactus must be protected from the sun rays in summers or during periods of extreme heat. It does well in full sun to partial shade sun exposure.

Propagation 

Gymnocalycium saglionis trio can be propagated through seed collection or offset production. The seeds can be planted in early spring. Time and patience are required when harvesting and sowing seeds for propagation.

The Giant chin cactus or Gymnocalycium saglionis trio is great for your home or office as a decor piece or to gift someone. You do not have to think before buying this plant as it has all the characteristics.

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

Blooming Season	Mid spring
Common Name	The giant chin cactus
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Cactaceae
Flower	Pale pink
Frost Tolerance	-15° C or even less
Growth Rate	Slow
Hardiness Zone	9b to 11b
Height	12-36 in
Origin	Argentina
Pot Size	3.5"
Scientific Name	Gymnocalycium saglionis
Shape	Globular
Sun Exposure	Full to partial sun