Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:40 pm
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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.
Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:49 pm
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.
Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:59 pm
I like the flat ones.
Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:12 am
So do I but it’s a task stopping them from becoming globular.
Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:56 pm
Stuart
Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:34 pm
It’s odd how Gymnos do this. I have a quellianum with exactly the same problem.
Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 4:20 pm
Mine is a bit weather beaten and in need to an upgrade from its 2" pot, which has been it's home since 2008 
Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:44 am
Mine were too flat last year but I've treated them better this year and now look fairly well. Pic from this morning:
Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:30 pm
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:
- Gymnocalycium ragonesei pink flower
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Re: Gymnocalycium ragonesei
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:05 pm
Does anyone know if these pink ragonesei are naturally occurring or of hybrid/selective breeding origin?