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Giant Chin Cactus

Gymnocalyciumsaglionis subsp. tilcarense

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Gymnocalycium (jim-no-kal-LISS-ee-um)

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Synonym

Brachycalycium tilcarense

Gymnocalycium saglionis var. tilcarense

Gymnocalycium saglionis var. jujuyense

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

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Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | January 2005 | neutral

Of the two subspecies, 'tilcarense' has shorter floral tubes than 'saglionis' and only occurs naturally in the Tilcara, Argentina area.

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