Gymnocalycium saglione
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Giant Chin hardy to 23°F (-5°C) Full sun Argentina Solitary barrel cactus, up to 12 inches in diameter (30 cm), slowly up to 3 feet tall (90 cm) Little water when established Seeds |
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The pinkish white flowers, appearing repetitively during the growing season are followed by red fruits.
Native to the provinces of Salta, Tucuman and Catamarca in Northern Argentina. This Cactus has a solitary, spherical stem with 13 to 32 or more ribs. The ribs consist of flattened tubercles divided by transverse grooves. Areoles are spaced about 3 cm apart, and have some felt when young. 8 to 10 or more, 4 cm long, radial spines. The funnel shaped flowers are short and scaley, being white with pink. Reddish fruit is 2 cm in diameter.
May be propagated by seed and is fast growing. Much variability in the species, especially from seed. Needs partial shade in the summer.
Contains: candicine, tyramine,hordenine.