Turbinicarpus viereckii ssp major |
Turbinicarpus viereckii ssp major Synonyms- Turbinicarpus major, Gymnocactus viereckii v major, Neolloydia viereckii, Pediocactus viereckii v major. Description- Body- Solitary, globular 20-70mm high, 40-65mm wide blue-green with very woolly top. Root- Swollen bundled. Tubercles- Rhomboidal conical 5-6mm high. Spines- Radials- 13-16 rigid white radiating, straight, 10-20mm long. Centrals- 4-7 rigid straight, white with black tip 35mm long. Flowers- White with pink midstripe, 15-30mm long, 15-35mm wide. Fruits- Greenish-magenta. Distribution- Found in the municipalities of Guadalcazar in the state of San Luis Potosi (Mexico). Notes- Fairly easy species to cultivate. Requires strong sun and careful watering to keep plant compact and maintain strong spines. |
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