Turbinicarpus viereckii ssp major

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Turbinicarpus viereckii ssp major

Synonyms- Turbinicarpus major, Gymnocactus viereckii v major, Neolloydia viereckii,

                 Pediocactus viereckii v major.

Description-

   Body- Solitary, globular 20-70mm high, 40-65mm wide blue-green with very woolly top.

   Root- Swollen bundled.

   Tubercles- Rhomboidal conical 5-6mm high.

   Spines- Radials- 13-16 rigid white radiating, straight, 10-20mm long.

               Centrals- 4-7 rigid straight, white with black tip 35mm long.

   Flowers- White with pink midstripe, 15-30mm long, 15-35mm wide.

   Fruits- Greenish-magenta.

Distribution- Found in the municipalities of Guadalcazar in the state of San Luis Potosi (Mexico).

Notes-

Fairly easy species to cultivate. Requires strong sun and careful watering to keep plant compact and maintain strong spines.

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