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Turbinicarpus subterraneus |
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Turbinicarpus subterraneus Synonyms- Echinocactus subterraneus, Thelocactus subterraneus, Rapicactus subterraneus, Gymnocactus subterraneus, Neolloydia subterraneus, Pediocactus subterraneus. Description- Body- Usually solitary, globular cylindrical with elongated slender neck, 150mm high, 30mm wide green-bluish. Root- Tuberous. Tubercles- Pyramidal conical 3-5mm high. Spines- Radials- 16-19 radiating straight glassy white 2-6mm long. Centrals- 2 straight erect blackish-grey 20-23mm long. Flowers- Magenta with pink-brown midstripe 20-25mm long, 30mm wide. Fruits- Greenish-brown. Distribution- Very wide distribution in the municipalities of Aramberri, Doctor Arroyo and Mier y Noriega in the state of Nuevo Leon (Mexico). Notes- Fairly easy species to cultivate. Requires strong sun and careful watering to keep plant compact and not to become elongated and unnatural in appearance. |
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