Turbinicarpus hoferi |
Turbinicarpus hoferi Synonyms- Pediocactus hoferi. Description- Body- Solitary, globular depressed, 35mm diameter, grey-green. Root- Taproot. Tubercles- Round to rhomboid, conical. Spines- Radials- 4-8 rigid white-grey with darker tip 10mm long. Centrals- None. Flowers- White 25mm long, 15-20mm wide. Fruits- Greenish becoming brown 5-7mm long, 3.5-4mm wide. Distribution- Aramberri in the state of Nuevo Leon (Mexico). Altitude 1200-1300m. Notes- Slow growing species and not easy to cultivate. Requires good ventilation. Prefers 1/3 Gypsum in potting mix. |
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