Xerophyte

Habit

Contrary to the standard Turbinicarpus viereckiiSN|14959]]SN|14959]], which often clusters and forms small group with time, subsp. neglectus usually remains solitary (however clumps may be produced in cultivation especially if the plants are grafted).

Central Spines

7 to 9 pale yellowish with black tips rigid to to somewhat flexible, 2-4 cm long thinner than those of other {{viereckii} varieties.

Description

Turbinicarpus viereckiiSN|14959]]SN|14959]] subsp. neglectus is one of the local or morphological form of Turbinicarpus viereckiiSN|14959]]SN|14959]]. It is an attractive dwarf cactus covered with characteristic glassy white and black spines and whitish wool which is distinguished from the type species for having more numerous, but overall thinner and more flexible spines. The blooms are bright purple.

Roots

Swollen bundled.

Tubercles

6 mm long rhomboidal conical.

Flowers

Bright magenta or pink and darker mid-ribs, 1,5-2,5 cm long, 12-20 mm broad.

Ribs

15 to 18 ribs divided in tubercles.

Stem

Dull green, globose to slightly cylindrical 3-5 (-12) cm tall, 3-5 cm in diameter apex with abundant white wool.

Radial Spines

17 to 22 white translucent, some with brown tips, 0,8-1,3 cm long.

Fruits

Greenish-brown.