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Gymnocalyciumsaglionis

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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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Species
saglionis (SAG-lee-oh-nis)
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Synonym
Echinocactus saglionis
Gymnocalycium saglionis subsp. saglionis
Gymnocalycium saglionis var. albispinum
Gymnocalycium saglionis var. flavispinum
Gymnocalycium saglionis var. longispinum
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
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Orange, California

Reseda, California

San Marino, California

Sherman Oaks, California

South Jordan, Utah

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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....Read More

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