Turbinicarpus lophophoroides

Synonyms- Thelocactus lophophoroides, Neolloydia lophophoroides, Strombocactus lophophoroides,

Toumeya lophophoroides, Pediocactus lophophoroides.

Description-

Body- Solitary, globular depressed somewhat flattened, 30-35mm high 40-47mm wide green-bluish.

Root- Taproot.

Tubercles- Low rounded to 2-4mm long.

Spines- Radials- 2-4 whitish or grey with darker tips more or less straight 8-9mm long.

Centrals- 1 erect straight to slightly curved, grey or whitish with darker tips 11-9mm long.

Flowers- White to slightly pink 32-35mm wide.

Fruits- Pale green sometimes with scales.

Distribution- Las Tablas in the state of San Lois Potosi (Mexico). Altitude 870-1150m.

Notes-

This species is probably the most difficult to cultivate and rots easily particularly when older. Requires 10-30% Natural Gypsum added to the compost full sun and careful watering to keep plant compact.