Reviewed public profile
Giant chin cactus
Gymnocalycium saglionis
*Endemic species* It is known to grow very slowly, and grow best in warm and part shady conditions, but tolerate extremely bright situations although they are likely to suffer from sun scorch or stunted growth if over exposed to direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day in summer. The body can range from dull-green or blue-green, almost cylindrical more or less flattened up to 40cm in diameter, up to 90cm tall. Spines can grown to 3–4 cm long, colors varies from yellowish-brown, reddish or white becoming grey with time which contrast well against the green body, 1−3 centrals and 10−15 radials bent against the stem. Spines become bright red when wet. Flowers 3.6 cm long, white or reddish, often more than one simultaneously. Fruits globular, reddish or dark pink, splits sideways with tiny, shiny black brown seeds.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- succulent
- Size
- large 30–100cm
- Humidity
- 35%–50%
Native context
Where it belongs
- Countries
- Argentina
- Ecosystems
- Scrub / Steppe
- Elevation
- Montane (1,000–2,000 m)
- Flowering
- Spring, Summer
About this plant
*Endemic species* It is known to grow very slowly, and grow best in warm and part shady conditions, but tolerate extremely bright situations although they are likely to suffer from sun scorch or stunted growth if over exposed to direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day in summer. The body can range from dull-green or blue-green, almost cylindrical more or less flattened up to 40cm in diameter, up to 90cm tall. Spines can grown to 3–4 cm long, colors varies from yellowish-brown, reddish or white becoming grey with time which contrast well against the green body, 1−3 centrals and 10−15 radials bent against the stem. Spines become bright red when wet. Flowers 3.6 cm long, white or reddish, often more than one simultaneously. Fruits globular, reddish or dark pink, splits sideways with tiny, shiny black brown seeds.
Stable BJURNY record: tx_b89b4a920d3e4f0db5f7