Publication: Con. Cap. Colt. Turbinicarpus – Rapicactus 213. 2004 [29 May 2004]
Description
The ssp. wrobelianus differs minimally from ssp. horripilus for its almost white radials and for the darker brow to black central spine (versus tan to brownish spines), and for the little smaller flower. It is a clustering species (rarely solitary) that branches profusely from the base and thereby forming large groups up to 30 cm in diameter.
Origin and Habitat
North of Metztitlan near Jilos (Gilo, Xilo), Hidalgo, Mexico.
Cultivation and Propagation
It’s a fairly easy species to cultivate and relatively fast growing. Need a very well drained soil. Requires strong sun to part sun to develop good spinal growth and waterings should be rather infrequent to keep the plant compact and not to become excessively elongated and unnatural in appearance. 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.