Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp schmiedickeanus

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Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp schmiedickeanus

Synonyms- Echinocactus schmiedickeanus, Strombocactus schmiedickeanus, Toumeya schmiedickeanus,

                  Neolloydia schmiedickeanus, Pediocactus schmiedickeanus.

Description-

   Body- Solitary globular depressed, 30mm high 30-40mm wide dull green.

   Root- Taproot.

   Tubercles- Pyramidal, rhomboid at the base.

   Spines- Radials- None.

               Centrals- 2 very papery grey-brown very twisted, 20mm long.

   Flowers- Apical funnel shaped white with magenta midstripe 25mm wide.

   Fruits- Brown.

Distribution- La Perdida in the municipality of Miquihuana in the state of Tamaulipas (Mexico).

              Altitude 1200m.

Notes-

This species is easy to cultivate but slow growing. Very yearly flowering. Requires full sun and careful watering to keep plant compact.

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