San Pedro Variegated (Echinopsis pachanoi variegata)

Lophophora fricii ‘Super White’ is a highly sought-after cultivated form of a small, spineless cactus native to northeastern Mexico. It is closely related to other Lophophora species and is known for its very pale, almost pure white appearance in this selected form.

Characteristics:

• Globular, button-like cactus with no spines.
• In the ‘Super White’ form, the body is extremely pale—white to creamy white, sometimes with faint green undertones.
• Surface is divided into rounded ribs or segments with soft woolly tufts at the growing points.
• Produces delicate pink to pale pink flowers that emerge from the crown.
• Slow-growing and long-lived, often forming clumps over time.

Cultivation:

• Summer-growing cactus.
• Requires very well-drained mineral soil (very low organic matter preferred).
• Water sparingly during active growth (spring and summer).
• Keep mostly dry during winter dormancy.
• Prefers bright light but benefits from protection against harsh midday sun.
• Sensitive to overwatering and cold, wet conditions.

Notes:

• The ‘Super White’ trait is a cultivated selection valued for ornamental appearance rather than a distinct wild population.

Conophytum flavum is a small, winter-growing succulent native to the arid regions of Namaqualand in South Africa and southern Namibia. The species name flavum means “yellow,” referring to its bright yellow flowers.

Characteristics:

• Forms compact clumps of small, rounded to slightly cone-shaped bodies.
• Bodies are usually pale green, grey-green, or bluish-green.
• The surface may be smooth or finely marked, depending on the variety.
• Produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in autumn, often opening during the afternoon.
• Old leaves dry into a thin papery sheath during summer dormancy.

Cultivation:

• Winter-growing with a summer resting period.
• Requires excellent drainage and a mineral-rich soil mix.
• Water lightly from autumn through spring.
• Keep almost completely dry during summer dormancy.
• Prefers bright light and good ventilation.

Conophytum bilobum is a small, winter-growing succulent native to the Western and Northern Cape regions of South Africa. It is one of the larger and easier-to-grow species in the genus and is recognized by its two-lobed body shape.

Characteristics:

• Forms pairs of fleshy leaves fused at the base, creating a distinct heart-shaped or two-lobed appearance.
• Bodies are usually green to grey-green and may develop reddish margins in strong light.
• Grows in clusters that gradually form dense mats.
• Produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in autumn, often larger than the plant body itself.
• During summer dormancy, the old leaves dry into a protective papery sheath.

Cultivation:

• Winter-growing; active from autumn through spring.
• Requires a very well-drained, gritty soil mix.
• Water sparingly during active growth.
• Keep almost completely dry during summer dormancy.
• Prefers bright light and good air circulation.