Xerophyte

Habit

It is a small geophytic solitary cactus with a large tap-root, and only the apical part of the stem exposed at soil level.

Description

Turbinicarpus pseudopectinatusSN|1523]]SN|1523]] is a solitary small geophytic cactus with many small spirally-arranged tubercles tipped with numerous tiny white spines in a comb like formation.Forma rubriflorus (red flowering form) This peculiar form differs from the standard species for its bright magenta-red blooms. Except for the flowers it is identical in shape and size to the standard species.

Roots

Tuberose and usually bigger than the stem itself.

Tubercles

Spirally-arranged.

Flowers

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

Blooming Season

Blossoms are expected early in spring. Flowers can be expected on Turbinicarpus pseudopectinatusSN|1523]]SN|1523]] 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 4 cm 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.

Fruits

Small tannish-green.