Also known as T. lophophoroides for it's resemblance to Lophophora williamsii (Peyote), Turbinicarpus jauernigii is a small flattened disc of a cactus that is nearly invisible in it's native habitat. It is nearly spineless with a wooly top from which arise the cream colored flowers. It has a long tap root that will pull the plant nearly level to the ground during the dry periods.
     T. lophophoroides should be grown in a mineral rich (limestone is best) nearly humus free mix. It is very rot prone and should be watered sparingly during the growing season and kept dry during it's dormant periods, the hottest part of summer and throughout the winter. It prefers light shade in climates like mine. Over time it will offset, but very slowly. This one flowered several times in late fall in my greenhouse. Note that all pictures were updated October 23rd, 2006 and November 11th.

October flowers

A closer view

Two open the next day

Another in November