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

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This is the giant among the Chin Cactus. Its size makes it an asset for landscaping in area with a moderate climate.

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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.

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