Gymnocalycium ragonesei
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- Mike P
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Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Annoyingly I missed the flowers on this one. One of my best attempts at keeping it flat by not watering it much and giving it good light.
Mike
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- el48tel
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Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
They have a 6th sense .... they know when you are away from home .... and they get at the Tequila etc .... that's why they are fully open on your return.
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
- Mike P
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Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
So do I but it’s a task stopping them from becoming globular.
Mike
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Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Stuart
- Mike P
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Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
It’s odd how Gymnos do this. I have a quellianum with exactly the same problem.
Mike
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Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Mine is a bit weather beaten and in need to an upgrade from its 2" pot, which has been it's home since 2008
Ross
Dunbar, SE Scotland.
BCSS member #46264 (originally joined 1983).
Growing cacti since 1978, with a particular interest in Sulcorebutia and Rebutia.
Dunbar, SE Scotland.
BCSS member #46264 (originally joined 1983).
Growing cacti since 1978, with a particular interest in Sulcorebutia and Rebutia.
- Phil_SK
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Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Mine were too flat last year but I've treated them better this year and now look fairly well. Pic from this morning:
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- Diane
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Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
I’m not the best at growing Gymnocalyciums, I think they would be happier with a bit more shade than I give them, but I have the pink flowered form of this species too.
Not the best photo I’m afraid:
Not the best photo I’m afraid:
Diane - member of Kingston branch
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Growing cacti - balm to the soul!
- Phil_SK
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Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Does anyone know if these pink ragonesei are naturally occurring or of hybrid/selective breeding origin?
Phil Crewe, BCSS 38143. Mostly S. American cacti, esp. Lobivia, Sulcorebutia and little Opuntia