Turbinicarpus alonsoi
| Turbinicarpus alonsoi | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Genus: | Turbinicarpus |
| Species: | T. alonsoi |
| Binomial name | |
| Turbinicarpus alonsoi Glass & S.Arias | |
Turbinicarpus alonsoi is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitat is hot deserts.
Cultivation
Turbinicarpus alonsoi is easily grown in cultivation, however due to its large taproot, it requires porous soil with plenty of inorganic material such as stones and dries as quickly as possible. Water infrequently and only when it is dry. Full sun to part shade is preferred, as it will encourage slow, compact and steady growth during spring and summer months. During its winter quiescent period, keep dry to prevent rot.[1]
References
- Fitz Maurice, W.A., Sánchez , E., Fitz Maurice, B & Guadalupe Martínez, J. (2013). "Turbinicarpus alonsoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
External links
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Data related to Turbinicarpus alonsoi at Wikispecies - Turbinicarpus (Turbinicarpus alonsoi) media at ARKive
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