Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus (group)

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Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus (group)


Synonyms- Echinocactus schmiedickeanus, Strombocactus schmiedickeanus, Toumeya schmiedickeanus,

                  Neolloydia schmiedickeanus, Pediocactus schmiedickeanus.


Description-

   Body- Solitary globular flattened, 10-30mm high 15-50mm wide dull green to blue-green.

   Root- Taproot.

   Tubercles- Conical elongated to broad and rounded.

   Spines- Radials- None.

               Centrals- 1-10 variable very papery grey-brown very twisted, 20mm long.

   Flowers- White, cream, greenish-yellow or magenta 15-26mm long, 10-32mm wide.

   Fruits- Rounded.


Distribution- In the states of Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas (Mexico).


Notes-

This species is easy to cultivate but slow growing. Very yearly flowering. Requires full sun and careful watering to keep plant compact.


There are eight recognised subspecies within this group:-

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp schmiedickeanus

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp andersonii

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp dickisoniae

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp flaviflorus

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp gracilis

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp klinkerianus

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp macrochele

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp schwarzii

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