Gymnocalycium saglionis
Also Known As
- Giant Chin Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Gymnocalycium saglionis plant details
Gymnocalycium saglionis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gymnocalycium saglionis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gymnocalycium saglionis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Gymnocalycium saglionis plant
How to Grow Gymnocalycium saglionis
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 1"-2"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Gymnocalycium fleischerianum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Gymnocalycium pflanzii subsp. argentinense
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 3"
- sun - bright shade
- regular
aka Gymnocalycium obductum, Gymnocalycium ragonesii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"
Width: 3"
- sun - bright shade
- regular
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