Ariocarpus retusus
Ariocarpus retusus (Ariocarpus retusus) Origin: northern Mexico. Morphological features: the tubercles are arranged in a rosette, green or grayish-green, with a white powdery coating on the surface, the upper part flat or slightly concave, smooth; it appears to have no spines.
The growth habits of Ariocarpus retusus
It prefers ample sunlight, good air circulation, well-drained soil (preferably sandy soil), and deep soil (because it has a thick fleshy taproot). During the growing season it needs plenty of water, but must not be waterlogged. In winter it requires cool conditions and the potting soil should be kept dry; it is relatively cold-tolerant. Seed-grown plants grow very slowly, the mother plant has a very low seed-setting rate, and the fruit takes a very long time to mature.