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Turbinicarpus valdezianus forma cristata

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Turbinicarpus valdezianus forma cristata

Description: This is one the smallest and slowest growing Turbinicarpus and  the crested form is still rare in cultivation. They are covered by dense feathery white spines, spreading flat around the areoles. Apex completely covered by the plumose spination.
 

Cultivation: Keep dry in winter or when night temperatures remain below 10° C, it is hardy to -4°C for a short period. Assure a good ventilation. Exposures: Full sun where it obtains a compact natural looking or part sun.

Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Scientific Name: Turbinicarpus valdezianus (Möller) Glass & Foster forma cristata

Origin Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar)

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix I
 

Synonyms:

  • Pelecyphora valdeziana forma cristata
  • Normanbokea valdeziana forma cristata
  • Gymnocactus valdezianus  forma cristata
  • Pediocactus valdezianus   forma cristata
  • Neolloydia valdeziana forma cristata
     

Photo of conspecific taxa, varieties, forms and cultivars of Turbinicarpus valdezianus:

 
 

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