What is the secret of Gymnocalycium Saglione?

[1bigfruit]

What is the secret of Gymnocalycium Saglione?
Oh tell me do!

I have bought seed for this cactus several times. It never germinates!
I have a good deal of experience and success with many plants.
I just cant get these to go.

So whats the secret?

[iann]

Secret? Shouldn't be difficult, but presumably whatever conditions you're using are not what it needs. I find they germinate well in "propagator" conditions, which for me is around 15C-20C at night and 25C-30C during the day, with relatively long days.

[Pilif]

No problem here either, it germinates like any other gymnocalycium (and thus like most cacti). Might the problem be the source of the seed?

[CactusFanDan]

They have small seeds, so probably don't remain viable for more than a season or two. You might want to try a different seed source.