PlantFiles Pictures: Giant Chin Cactus (Gymnocalycium saglionis)

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Author Content Xenomorf Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) January 15, 2005 09:08 AM Post #1240864 Giant Chin Cactus Gymnocalycium saglionis About 18 inches high, zone 9a. http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/70711/ Click the image for an enlarged view. DMersh Maidstone United Kingdom (Zone 8a) November 12, 2009 02:58 PM Post #7267578 Fantastic specimen, I didn't know they reached this sort of size, it ought to be described as a barrel cactus if it reaches these proportions. Xenomorf Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) November 12, 2009 04:52 PM Post #7267961 Yes, it's a big one. No idea on how old it is. It's at the Desrt Botanical Gardens in Phoenix. NancySLAZ Sun Lakes, AZ (Zone 9b) November 13, 2009 01:42 AM Post #7269312 I've got to look for it next time I'm there. I never saw it before! Xenomorf Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) November 13, 2009 04:14 AM Post #7269464 If I still had a map of the Gardens, I could scan it and pinpoint where it's located, but I don't. It's growing on the south side of the pathway, across from the 2nd bed of small cacti you'll encounter on your way to the succulent house and library. NancySLAZ Sun Lakes, AZ (Zone 9b) November 14, 2009 12:14 AM Post #7272337 Yes, I know where that area is. I'll look for it. Thank you!

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