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A
clustered
specimen
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Etymology:
The
form name
“inermis” derives
from
the
Latin
adjective
“inermis” meaning "unarmed,
weaponless, defenceless; toothless; stingless, spineless”
(The specific name implies: “not
spiny”) |
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Apex |
Morphology (Identifying
Characteristics):
Habit:
It is a small
globose cactus, in age it forms nice
clumps.
Stem:
Spherical, of a fresh green colour.
Areoles :
Spineless with a short white
wool, they are arranged geometrically
and contrast with the stem .
Spines:
Usually absent, a few small
bristly spines are occasionally produced
in the flowering areoles.
Flower:
Light yellow,
stamens yellow,
anther of a bright contrasting red.
Cultivation:
This plant is easy to cultivate
Watering Needs:
Moderate and regular water during the
growing season,
keep dry in
winter.
Sun Exposure: Needs
light shade to
full sun
Propagation:
This plant can be propagated only vegetatively by
grafting
or
cuttings.
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Photo of conspecific taxa, varieties, forms and
cultivars of plants belonging to the
Notocactus scopa
complex:
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