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Turbinicarpusjauernigii

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Turbinicarpus (tur-bin-ih-KAR-pus)
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Synonym
Pediocactus lophophoroides var. jauernigii
Turbinicarpus lophophoroides subsp. jauernigii
Turbinicarpus lophophoroides var. jauernigii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

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franj
Tucson, AZ | November 2006 | positive

An interesting little cacti. Nearly spineless, the spines fall off as the plant grows. Grows nearly flattened to the ground so it's hard ...Read More

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