Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Scientific Name: Gymnocalycium ragonesei Castellanos
Synonym: Gymnocalycium obductum
Family: Cactaceae
Gymnocalycium ragonesei at Miles' to Go
USDA: 9b-11
Heat Tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Argentina (Catamarca, Cordoba) at low elevation
Growth Habits: Solitary flattened cactus, 3 inches in diameter (7.5 cm)
Propagation: Seeds
The species name is spelled ragonesii or ragonesei, but the Kew Index lists it as ragonesei, and it’s the spelling we retained here. It is named after its collector whose name was Ragonese. This Gymnocalycium is supposed to be one of the more difficult species in cultivation.
Blooming Habits:
The Gymnocalycium ragonesei has a 1.5 inches long (4 cm) white flower with a reddish throat.
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