Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp andersonii |
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp andresonii Synonyms- Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus var panarottoi, Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp panarottoi. Description- Body- Solitary, flattened globular, 25mm high 40-55mm wide dark green. Root- Taproot. Tubercles- Pyramidal. Spines- Radials- 5-8 in juvenile plants, disappearing in adults. Centrals- 1-2 yellowish curved upwards 2-3mm long. Flowers- Funnel shaped whitish with magenta mid-stripe 18-22mm wide. Fruits- Urn shaped brown 5mm long. Distribution- Guadalcazar in the state of San Lois Potosi (Mexico). Altitude 1000-1100m. Notes- This species is fairly easy but slow growing. Requires full sun and careful watering to keep plant compact. |
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