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0Gymnocalycium saglionis (Cels) Britton & Rose
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Gymnocalycium1
- Native distribution
- Argentina (Catamarca, La Rioja, Salta, San Juan, Tucuman, Jujuy), Argentina Northwest, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
13 synonyms
- Brachycalycium tilcarense Backeb.
- Echinocactus hybogonus Salm-Dyck
- Echinocactus saglionis Cels
- Gymnocalycium saglione (Cels) Britton & Rose
- Gymnocalycium saglione tilcarense (Backeb.) H.Till & W.Till, 1997
- Gymnocalycium saglionis columnare H.Till
- Gymnocalycium saglionis splendens H.Till
- Gymnocalycium saglionis saglionis (F.Cels) Britton & Rose
- Gymnocalycium saglionis tilcarense (Backeb.) H.Till & W.Till
- Gymnocalycium saglionis australe H.Till
- Gymnocalycium saglionis jujuyense Backeb.
- Gymnocalycium saglionis minus H.Till
- Gymnocalycium tilcarense (Backeb.) H.Till & W.Till
Gymnocalycium saglionis, the giant chin cactus, is a globular Gymnocalycium species endemic to northwest Argentina.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Gymnocalycium saglionis · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q137981 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium saglionis 2019-06-09 02.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Gymnocalycium saglionis · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Gymnocalycium saglionis · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Gymnocalycium tip: Unlike most cacti it dislikes harsh midday sun – bright filtered light is ideal.
Gymnocalycium saglionis – what to know
Gymnocalycium saglionis – family: Cactaceae, genus: Gymnocalycium. Native range: Argentina (Catamarca, La Rioja, Salta, San Juan, Tucuman, Jujuy), Argentina Northwest, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Gymnocalycium species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Gymnocalycium saglionis?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Gymnocalycium saglionis need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Gymnocalycium saglionis get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Gymnocalycium saglionis toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Gymnocalycium saglionis flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Gymnocalycium: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Gymnocalycium saglionis (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q137981 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium saglionis 2019-06-09 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Gymnocalycium saglionis (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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