Turbinocarpus alonsoi
Turbinocarpus alonsoi
Turbinocarpus alonsoi
Turbinocarpus alonsoi
Turbinocarpus alonsoi

Locality: Xichu, Guanajuato, México.

Description: T. alonsoi is a small geophytic solitary cactus with a large tap-root, and only the apical part of the stem exposed at soil levels.

Flowers: Cherry red to pink-magenta.

Blooming season: From March to October, mainly between April and June

Cultivation: It's a fairly easy and robust species to cultivate, but very slow growing. It needs a very well-drained soil, and requires strong sun to part sun to keep the plant compact and low and to develop a good spinal growth. Waterings should be rather infrequent to keep the plant compact, and avoid its becoming excessively elongated and unnatural in appearance. Furthermore it has a tap root, and watering it properly is often difficult, because it tends to crack open or rot if over-watered. Careful watering away from the body of the plant will allow the areoles to keep their wool. Keep dry in winter, or when night temperatures remain below 10° C. It is hardy to -4°C for a short period. Assure a good ventilation.

Reproduction: From seed, since the plant rarely produces plantlets, or grafted.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Mid spring to early summer
Botanical Name Turbinocarpus alonsoi
Common Name Pediocactus alonsoi
Dormancy Summer
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red
Genus Turbinocarpus
Growth Habit Spherical
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11
Mature Size Under 6 in
Native Area Mexico
Resistance 4°c
Sun Exposure Partial to light shade
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Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Mid spring to early summer
Botanical Name Turbinocarpus alonsoi
Common Name Pediocactus alonsoi
Dormancy Summer
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red
Genus Turbinocarpus
Growth Habit Spherical
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11
Mature Size Under 6 in
Native Area Mexico
Resistance 4°c
Sun Exposure Partial to light shade

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Turbinocarpus alonsoi

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Locality: Xichu, Guanajuato, México.

Description: T. alonsoi is a small geophytic solitary cactus with a large tap-root, and only the apical part of the stem exposed at soil levels.

Flowers: Cherry red to pink-magenta.

Blooming season: From March to October, mainly between April and June

Cultivation: It's a fairly easy and robust species to cultivate, but very slow growing. It needs a very well-drained soil, and requires strong sun to part sun to keep the plant compact and low and to develop a good spinal growth. Waterings should be rather infrequent to keep the plant compact, and avoid its becoming excessively elongated and unnatural in appearance. Furthermore it has a tap root, and watering it properly is often difficult, because it tends to crack open or rot if over-watered. Careful watering away from the body of the plant will allow the areoles to keep their wool. Keep dry in winter, or when night temperatures remain below 10° C. It is hardy to -4°C for a short period. Assure a good ventilation.

Reproduction: From seed, since the plant rarely produces plantlets, or grafted.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Mid spring to early summer
Botanical Name Turbinocarpus alonsoi
Common Name Pediocactus alonsoi
Dormancy Summer
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red
Genus Turbinocarpus
Growth Habit Spherical
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11
Mature Size Under 6 in
Native Area Mexico
Resistance 4°c
Sun Exposure Partial to light shade

Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Mid spring to early summer
Botanical Name Turbinocarpus alonsoi
Common Name Pediocactus alonsoi
Dormancy Summer
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red
Genus Turbinocarpus
Growth Habit Spherical
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11
Mature Size Under 6 in
Native Area Mexico
Resistance 4°c
Sun Exposure Partial to light shade

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