Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp schwarzii

Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp krainzianus

Synonyms- Pediocactus pseudomacrochele ssp krainzianus, Neolloydia krainziana.

Description-

Body- Solitary occasionally clustering , globular cylindrical, 20-40mm high 25-35mm wide darker green to

greenish-blue.

Root- Taproot.

Tubercles- Low and rounded conical 3-5mm long.

Spines- Radials- 3-5 yellowish-brown becoming greyish mostly erect bristly and twisted 15-30mm long.

Centrals- None.

Flowers- Yellowish-green to magenta 25mm long, 20mm wide.

Fruits- Green almost round 4-6mm diameter.

Distribution- Can be found in the states of Queretaro Hidalgo (Mexico).

Notes-

This species is fairly robust, fast and fairly easy to grow. Requires full sun and careful watering to keep plant compact.