Xerophyte

Description

This is the nice crested form of the beautiful Turbinicarpus pseudopectinatusSN|1523]]SN|1523]] "inermis" It is a very interesting almost spineless form of the well known species recognizable without problems for the areoles with very few and extremely reduced spines, whereas the white bunches are more significant. The monstrous spine/areole pattern vaguely resembles a Pelecyphora asseliformis very much though.

Roots

Tuberose and usually bigger than the stem itself.

Tubercles

Compressed laterally (hatchet shaped), spirally-arranged.

Flowers

Pinkish smaller than the species, petals very thin.

Blooming Season

Spring.

Spines

Absent or very short, usually less than 1 mm long a comb like formation (pectinated).

Stem

Dull green apex with short white hair.

Areoles

Linear about 0,5 mm wide and up to 5 mm long, with some white wool.