Xerophyte

Description

Turbinicarpus pseudopectinatusSN|1523]]SN|1523]] is (usually) a solitary small geophytic cactus with many small spirally-arranged tubercles tipped with numerous tiny white spines in a comb like formation. The whitish colouring of the the pant is due to spines rather than wool.

Roots

Tuberose and usually bigger than the stem itself.

Flowers

One to 5 pinkish white to bright pink with darker magenta or reddish-brown mid-veins.

Blooming Season

Blossoms are expected early in spring. Flowers can be expected on T. pseudopectinatus seedlings after perhaps two or three years if they are grown well in plant that are only 1.5 cm in diameter, while the flower is 4cm long.

Spines

Numerous white in a comb like formation (pectinated), 1.2 mm long.

Stem

Globular dull green, 3 cm tall, 4 cm in diameter, barely showing above the ground; apex with short white hair; spirally-arranged tubercles.

Fruits

Small tannish-green.