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Turbinicarpus hybrid 'TORITO' f. variegata
(T. valdezianus hybrid Japanese cultivar )

"TORITO" forma variegata is a slow growing but strong Turbinicarpus hybrid  with colourfull yellow body.
 

Cultivation: Need a very well drained soil. Watering should be rather infrequent. The fact that the plant retracts into the soil  between watering, is perfectly natural and doesn’t cause any damage. It needs mild heat in winter, avoid any frost.
Exposures: need full sun but should be protected from excessive heat and sun in summer.

Propagation: From seed which is seldom available, or (usually) by grafting.

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Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Scientific Name: Turbinicarpus valdezianus hybrid cv TORITO

A seed raised plant on its own roots.

All the information and photos in cactus art files are now available also in the new the Enciclopedia of Cacti. We hope you find this new site informative and useful.