Turbinicarpus swobodae |
Turbinicarpus swobodae Synonyms- Pediocactus swobodae. Description- Body- Solitary, depressed globular to short cylindrical, 30mm high 50mm wide dark grey-green. Root- Pseudo-taproot. Tubercles- Pyramidal quadrangular 3-5mm long. Spines- Radials- 4-7 grey-black rigid 15-18mm long. Centrals- None. Flowers- White to cream to bright yellow 10-16mm long 13-22mm wide. Fruits- Greenish becoming brownish 5-7mm long 3.5-4mm wide. Distribution- Rayones in the state of Nueve Leon (Mexico). Notes- This species is not easy hot still air can kill the plant. Requires full sun, good ventilation and careful watering to keep plant compact. |
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