Turbinicarpus lophophoroides

Turbinicarpus pailanus

Synonyms- Rapicactus pailanus, Turbinicarpus mandragora ssp pailanus.

Description-

Body- Solitary, flattened globular tapering below, 50mm high 60mm wide olive green.

Root- Bundled swollen.

Tubercles- Irregular pyramidal quadrangular or rhomboid to 5mm long, 4mm wide.

Spines- Radials- 11-16 white rigid to 10mm long.

Centrals- 2 one erect one horizontal to 25mm long.

Flowers- Funnel form yellowish with purplish midribs and lighter margins to 24mm wide.

Fruits- Urn shaped to 12mm long.

Distribution- Sierra de Paila in the state of Coahhuila (Mexico). Altitude 1900-2240m.

Notes-

This species is not easy and can become too elongated if compost is too rich. It also has a tendency to loose its roots over winter. Requires full sun and careful watering to keep plant compact.