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:-