Turbinicarpus alonsoi

Turbinicarpus valdezianus

Synonyms- Pelecyphora valdeziana, Pelecyphora plumosa, Echinocactus valdezianus, Neolloydia valdeziana,

Pediocactus valdezianaus, Thelocactus valdezianus, Mammillaria valdeziana,

Gymnocactus valdezianus, Normanbokea valdeziana,

Description-

Body- Solitary globular to slightly cylindrical, 10-25mm high 15-25mm wide green but appearing white

because of the dense spines.

Root- Taproot.

Tubercles- Flattened to 2-3mm high.

Spines- Radials- 22-36 feathery white plumose pectinate 1.5mm long.

Centrals- None.

Flowers- White with magenta mid-vein 22-25mm long 20-25mm wide.

Fruits- Dark greenish-brown, round 6-7mm diameter.

Distribution- Saltillo, Coahuila, Matehuala in the state of San Lois Potosi (Mexico). Altitude 1700m.

Notes-

This species is fairly easy to cultivate. Requires full sun to keep good dense white spines and careful watering to keep plant compact.