Turbinicarpus gielsdorfianus

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Turbinicarpus gielsdorfianus

Synonyms- Echinocactus gielsdorfianus, Neolloydia gielsdorfianus, Thelocactus gielsdorfianus, Gymnocactus gielsdorfianus, Pediocactus gielsdorfianus.

Description-

   Body- Usually solitary occasionally clustering, globular to slightly cylindrical, 50-70mm high 45-50 wide

             green-bluish to yellow-green.

   Root- Swollen bundled.

   Tubercles- Broad angular conical pyramid to 3-5mm long.

   Spines- Radials- 6-8 white radiating straight 20mm long.

               Centrals- 0-1 whiteish with darker tips 18-20mm long.

   Flowers- White with darker midribs 13-25mm long, 15-20mm wide.

   Fruits- Light green slightly elongated 5-6mm long and 3-4mm wide.

Distribution- Valley of Jaumave, Tamaulipas in the state of San Lois Potosi (Mexico).

Notes-

This species is easy to cultivate and fast growing. Requires full sun and careful watering to keep plant compact.

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