I like the robust spines on some Gymnos, especially the various forms of spegazzinii/cardenasianum/castelanosii. It seems you can have a whole collection of spegazzinii and not have two similar plants.
This is G. bozsingianum, now 9 years old. It's definitely not in a hurry, but I may have kept it back for a few years in less than ideal conditions.
Chunky spines on this spegazzinii v. unguispinum, ex Bercht a few years ago. I have a number of seedlings, and they are really taking off since I gave them a bit more space (and acidified my potting mix).
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Re: More Gymnocalycium
Nice plants, one of my spegazziniis is just coming into flower. Will post a picture later.
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Re: More Gymnocalycium
I now have four. A few years old from seed.
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Re: More Gymnocalycium
Here are G. spegazzinii v. punillense, and below, a hybrid G. spegazzinii x armatum.
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Re: More Gymnocalycium
I also have var punillense, it's a good one
This form also has its good points
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Re: More Gymnocalycium
Fantastic plants Ian. The spination is amazing!
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Re: More Gymnocalycium
I missed this. Some great plants there.