Turbinicarpus

Turbinicarpusjauernigii

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Turbinicarpus (tur-bin-ih-KAR-pus)
Synonym
Pediocactus lophophoroides var. jauernigii
Turbinicarpus lophophoroides subsp. jauernigii
Turbinicarpus lophophoroides var. jauernigii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
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
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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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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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