Gymnocalycium saglionis

continental : Place these plants in a sunny place, where they can be exposed for at least few hours a day to direct sunlight.
Avoid to expose the plant to very cold climates; place it outside during summer, but replace it inside the house already in October.

alpine : We remind to place these plants always in a very bright location, exposed to direct sunlight.
Avoid to expose the plant to very cold climates; place it outside during summer, but replace it inside the house already in October.

mediterranean : Try to place The Gymnocalycium saglionis in a location well exposed to sunlight all year long.
These plants do not tolerate temperatures below 10-12°C, therefore grow them in the house most part of the year.

Fertilize Gymnocalycium saglionis : Fertilize succulent plants regularly, every 20-30 days, but only during the most vegetative period, from April to September. Use a specific fertilizer for succulent plants, poor in nitrogen.

continental : Waterings shall be generous and very regular, specially in summer; avoid to allow soil to become completely dry. When autumn starts decrease waterings and suspend them in winter.

alpine : Keep the soil mostly humid, remember to water it generously and regularly. In autumn and winter waterings can be occasional.

mediterranean : Waterings will be regular and generous, specially in summer, remember to allow the substrate to dry out between two waterings. In winter waterings can be suspended.

Pests Gymnocalycium saglionis : These plants are particularly attacked by the cochineal, which shall be prevented applying two mineral oil treatments a year; the rots often attack the plants grown in an excessively humid location, prevent them by giving only the right amount of water and avoiding excessive stagnation.