Strombocactus disciformis

[Herts Mike]

Despite the lack of sun it’s trying hard...

[el48tel]

I love the helical pattern of the areoles

[juster]

Lovely plant

[MikeDom]

Even small plants flower profusely, and produce masses of seed.

[Keith H]

Even small plants flower profusely, and produce masses of seed.


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They do put on a good show even from a very small plant as you say.

[ralphrmartin]

That's an amazing plant, Mike. I had an old one, but yours must be a least twice the size.

[cactuspip]

What size of pot is the plant in, Mike?

I love this species. It ticks all the right boxes for me.
Reliable flowerer
Unusual, attractive looks,
Grows well, even under my care.
Doesn't take up lots of room
Friendly spination.

[Herts Mike]

It's in a 5" pan.

[Tina]

Lovely old beastie is this the one in the bonsai pot ?, now the question I have a few Strombocactus disciformis jamila whats supposed to be the difference ?, flower looks the same but they are only babies less than 2p piece size.

[KarlR]

Great Strombo, Mike! How old is it? I have one that's probably 30 years old, and spiny like yours. My younger strombos all lose their old spines.

Lovely old beastie is this the one in the bonsai pot ?, now the question I have a few Strombocactus disciformis jamila whats supposed to be the difference ?, flower looks the same but they are only babies less than 2p piece size.

It's a smaller form and keeps the juvenile spination for longer. Flowers on my plants seems to be a shade whiter than the species. Photos for comparison:

ssp. jarmilae

disciformis