Turbinicarpus Species

Turbinicarpusmandragora subsp. subterraneus

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Turbinicarpus (tur-bin-ih-KAR-pus)
Synonym
Echinocactus subterraneus
Pediocactus subterraneus
Gymnocactus subterraneus
Neolloydia subterranea
Thelocactus subterraneus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | December 2006 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are: Turbinicarpus subterraneus & Rapicactus subterraneus.

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