Gymnocalycium is a genus of about 70 South American species. Their main area of distribution is Argentina, part of Uruguay, Paraguay, southern Bolivia and part of Brasil. Most species are globose, rather small varying from 1.5 to 6 inches in size (4 cm to 15 cm). They are popular for their easy flowering habits, although the flowers are generally brightly colored. They are also popular for their ease to care for.

Gymnocalycium Ragonesei, native to Argentina (Catamarca, Cordoba) at low elevation. They are solitary flattened cactus, usually 3 inches in diameter (7.5 cm). The Gymnocalycium ragonesei has a 1.5 inches long (4 cm) white flower with a reddish throat.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.

This is a summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Light watering, good drainage. Requires light shade. Give ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost. . Porous cactus soil with excellent drainage. Water when soil is dry to the touch. Allow soil to drain thoroughly before watering again. Do not water much at all in the winter. All plants are shipped well packaged, healthy, free of pests & diseases.
This plant is seed grown from Argentinian seeds! Every plant is true to species and as close to pictured as possible. These are young plants.

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