Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. klinkerianus
Synonym: Strombocactus schmiedickeanus var. klinkerianus, Turbinicarpus macrochele ssp. klinkerianus, Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus var. klinkerianus, Turbinicarpus klinkerianus, Toumeya klinkeriana, Strombocactus klinkerianus, Pediocactus schmiedickeanus var. klinkerianus, Toumeya schmiedickeana var. klinkeriana
Family: Cactaceae
Listed in CITES Appendix 1
 Neolloydia schmiedickeana ssp. klinkeriana at the Huntington Gardens in early July |
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C) for a short period Minimum Avg. Temperature: 55°F (12°C) Sun Exposure: Light shade to part sun Origin: Mexico (San Luis Potosí: Huizache) Growth Habits: Solitary or slowly clumping, 1 to 1.6 inches in diameter (2.5-4 cm), 2 inches tall (5 cm); broad tubercles; 3 spines, the lower one longer, up to 0.4 inch long (1 cm), the 2 upper ones only on young areoles Watering Needs: Propagation: |
The genus name "Turbinicarpus" comes from the Latin for "fruits shaped like a top". The species is named after K. Schmiedicke.
The subspecies is named after Christian Klinker.
Blooming Habits:
Creamy white flower, often with magenta midribs, 0.7 inches in diameter (2 cm).
Fruiting Habits:
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