Where it grows
This cactus is indigenous to Mexico, specifically near Las Palomas.
Special features
Turbinicarpus jauernigii is a solitary, non-branching cactus with a stem surface that has attractive, gray-green geometric shapes. The top of the stem is covered in white ‘hair’.
It produces salmon coloured flowers.
Care Guide
This species of Turbinicarpus prefers full morning sun, or light shade. This is not an easy species to take care of, as it is quite water sensitive and prone to rot. A 1:1:1 mix of Ibaraki Akadama:Hyuga Pumice:Perlite is recommended. It is highly important to only water these plants in spring and summer, as doing so in winter will cause rot.
Growing season
Spring and summer.
Propagation
Seeds.