Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp kinkerianus

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp klinkerianus

Synonyms- Turbinicarpus klinkerianus, Strombocactus klinkerianus, Toumeya klinkeriana,

Toumeya schmiedickeana var klinkeriana, Strombocactus schmiedickeanus var klinkerianus,

Neolloydia schmiedickeana var klinkeriana, Pediocactus schmiedickeanus var klinkerianus.

Description-

Body- Solitary globular depressed, 30mm high 30-40mm wide pale grey to greenish-brown.

Root- Taproot.

Tubercles- Pyramidal, rhomboid at the base.

Spines- Radials- None.

Centrals- 2-3 very papery 5-25mm long.

Flowers- Apical funnel shaped ivory with brown midstripe 25mm wide.

Fruits- Green-brown.

Distribution- Guadalcazar in the state of San Lois Potosi (Mexico). Altitude 1150-2250m.

Notes-

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