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Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Turbinicarpus (tur-bin-ih-KAR-pus) Species: viereckii Synonym:Pediocactus viereckii Synonym:Turbinicarpus viereckii subsp. major Synonym:Turbinicarpus viereckii subsp. viereckii
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight under 6 in. (15 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)9-12 in. (22-30 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) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color PinkBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid FallOther details UnknownSoil 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-patentedPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsAllow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; direct sow after last frost By grafting Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |