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Turbinicarpus

Turbinicarpusswobodae

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Turbinicarpus (tur-bin-ih-KAR-pus)

Info

Synonym

Neolloydia swobodae

Pediocactus swobodae

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

By grafting

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

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