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Accepted Scientific Name: Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. krainzianus cv. Lilliput

Origin and Habitat: Garden origin (nursery produced cultivar)
Synonyms:
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele (Backeb.) Buxb. & Backeb.
Cactaceae (Berlin) 1937(1): Blatt 27. [25 Mai 1937] et: Jahrb. Deutsch. Kakteen-Ges. 1937, 1st Teil, 27.
Synonymy: 6
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele (Backeb.) Buxb. & Backeb.
- Kadenicarpus pseudomacrochele (Backeb.) Doweld
- Neolloydia pseudomacrochele (Backeb.) E.F.Anderson
- Pediocactus pseudomacrochele (Backeb.) Halda
- Strombocactus pseudomacrochele Backeb.
- Toumeya pseudomacrochele (Backeb.) W.T.Marshall
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. krainzianus (G.Frank) Glass
Guía Identif. Cact. Amenazadas México [unpaged]. 1998 [1997] and also: Zachar Gen. Turbinicarpus 50. 2004 [Mar 2004]
Synonymy: 8
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. krainzianus (G.Frank) Glass
- Neolloydia krainziana (G.Frank) A.T.Powell
- Pediocactus pseudomacrochele var. krainzianus (G.Frank) Halda
- Strombocactus pseudomacrochele var. krainzianus (G.Frank) G.D.Rowley
- Toumeya krainziana G.Frank
- Toumeya pseudomacrochele var. krainziana (G.Frank) Kladiwa in Krainz
- Turbinicarpus krainzianus (G.Frank) Backeb.
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele var. krainzianus (G.Frank) Glass & R.A.Foster
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele var. krainzianus f. cristatus
( = cristata )
Synonymy: 2 Accepted name in llifle Database:
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. lausseri (Diers & G.Frank) Glass
Guía Identif. Cact. Amenazadas México 1998 [1997]
Synonymy: 7
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. lausseri (Diers & G.Frank) Glass
- Kadenicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. lausseri (Diers & G.Frank) Doweld
- Kadenicarpus pseudomacrochele var. lausseri (Diers & G.Frank) Doweld
- Pediocactus pseudomacrochele var. lausseri (Diers & G.Frank) Halda
- Turbinicarpus krainzianus f. lausseri (Diers & G.Frank) D.Donati
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele var. lausseri Diers & G.Frank
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele f. lausseri (Diers & G.Frank) Panar.
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. minimus (G.Frank) Lüthy & A.Hofer
Kakteen Sukk. 50(11): 280 (1999), basionym not validly publ. in cited ref. et: Cactaceae Syst. Init. 14: 20. 2002 [Oct 2002]
Synonymy: 7
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. minimus (G.Frank) Lüthy & A.Hofer
- Neolloydia krainziana var. minima (G.Frank) A.T.Powell
- Turbinicarpus krainzianus subs. minimus (G.Frank) Lüthy & A.Hofer
- Turbinicarpus krainzianus var. minimus (G.Frank) Diers
- Turbinicarpus krainzianus f. minimus G.Frank
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. krainzianus f. minimus (G.Frank) Glass
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele f. minimus (G.Frank) M.Zachar, Stanik, Lux & Dráb
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. minimus f. cristatus hort.
"forma cristata"
Synonymy: 3 Accepted name in llifle Database:
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele var. sphacellatus Diers & G.Frank
Kakteen Sukk. 44(8): 160 (1993), contrary to Art. 37.3 ICBN (1988).
Synonymy: 6
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele var. sphacellatus Diers & G.Frank
- Kadenicarpus pseudomacrochele var. sphacellatus (Diers & G.Frank) Doweld
- Pediocactus pseudomacrochele var. sphacellatus (Diers & G.Frank) Halda
- Turbinicarpus krainzianus f. sphacelatus (Diers & G.Frank) hort.
- Turbinicarpus sphacelatus (Diers & G.Frank) hort.
- Turbinicarpus cirrhiferus
Description: Turbinicarpus pseudomacrocheleSN|12802]]SN|12802]] subs. krainzianus cv. Lilliput is a tiny neotenic form with thin finger-like stems.
Subspecies, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants belonging to the Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele group
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele (Backeb.) Buxb. & Backeb.: (ssp. pseudomacrochele) has fatter pale green, low tubercles, much bigger flowers up to 3,5 cm in diameter and pure white or rose-colored flowers with dark pink midveins. Distribution: Hidalgo and Queretaro.
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. krainzianus (G.Frank) Glass: The stem is dark green, with tapering, somewhat pointed tubercles, and yellowish cream or greenish-yellow flowers to only 2 cm in diameter. Distribution uncertain.
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. krainzianus cv. Lilliput: it is a neotenic form with thin finger-like stems.
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele var. krainzianus f. cristatus: Crested form.
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. lausseri (Diers & G.Frank) Glass: The stem is dark green, the tubercles are pointed and deep. Flowers reddish purple up to to 2,5 cm in diameter. Distribution: Sierra del Doctor, Queretaro.
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. minimus (G.Frank) Lüthy & A.Hofer: Similar to Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. krainzianus, but smaller, with stem elongated up to 4 cm high, 8-12 mm in diameter, deep napiform root.
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. minimus f. cristatus hort.: Crested form.
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele var. sphacellatus Diers & G.Frank: intermediate between Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. krainzianus and Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. lausseri. Distribution: unkown.

Turbinicarpus krainzianus cv. Lilliput (Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele subs. krainzianus cv. Lilliput) Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
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Cultivation and Propagation: It is a summer-growing species fairly easy and robust to cultivate, but very slow growing. This plant is xerophytic, adapted to dry soils and is quite susceptible to over-watering if kept in a non ventilated place.
Growth rate: Slow-growing.
Soil: Grow it in an open mineral, sandy-gritty cactus compost and provide a very good drainage.
Exposure: It is suited for sunny-brightly exposure, but can tolerate light shade. However it will do its best only with lots of sun and become stressed with inadequate light which could result in poor growth and unnatural shape. Direct sun is also beneficial in order to get a good spine growth. It has a good heat tolerance.
Watering: 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. Keep dry in winter or when night temperatures remain below 10° C. Mature individuals easily rot and die especially after transplanting so be extremely cautious with watering, keep rootneck dry. Water it less than average if in bigger pots.
Fertilization: Feed them once during the growing season with a fertilizer specifically formulated for cactus and succulents (high potash fertilizer with a dilute low nitrogen), including all micro nutrients and trace elements diluted to ½ the strength recommended on the label. They thrive in poor soils and need a limited supplies of fertilizer to avoid the plants developing excess vegetation, which is easily attacked by fungal diseases.
Special need: It is suited for airy exposures. Provide very good ventilation. Nearly all problems occur as a result of overwatering and poor ventilation, especially when weather conditions are dull and cool or very humid. They must have very dry atmosphere.
Hardiness: It likes warmth (recommended minimum winter temperature 5° C) But plants kept perfectly dry can easily survive a light frost.
Pests & diseases: These cacti may be attractive to a variety of insects, but plants in good condition should be nearly pest-free, particularly if they are grown in a mineral potting-mix, with good exposure and ventilation. Nonetheless, there are several pests to watch for:
- Red spiders: Red spiders may be effectively rubbed up by misting the plants from above.
- Mealy bugs: Mealy bugs occasionally develop aerial into the new leaves and flowers with disfiguring results, but the worst types develop underground on the roots and are invisible except by their effects.
- Rot: Rot is only a minor problem if the plants are watered and “aired” correctly. If they are not, fungicides won't help all that much.
Reproduction: Cuttings or graft.
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