Appearance: The plant is spherical with obvious ribs, usually five ribs, but there may also be variations. There are regular tortoise-shell patterns on the ribs, which are its distinctive features. The surface of the sphere usually has white fluff or scales.

Color: The overall color is grayish-green or dark green. The tortoise-shell patterns may be white, yellow, or brown, etc.

• Potted in a 2"-8" pot

It is relatively drought-tolerant. Watering should be appropriate to avoid waterlogging. Generally, water after the soil is dry, and water thoroughly. Reduce the frequency of watering in winter and keep the soil slightly dry.

It needs loose and well-drained soil. Special cactus soil can be used or perlite, vermiculite, etc. can be added to ordinary soil to improve drainage.

The suitable growth temperature is 15 degree - 25 degree . In winter, attention should be paid to keeping warm to avoid frostbite caused by too low temperature. It is best to keep the temperature above 5 degree .

Appropriate fertilization can be done in the growing season. Generally, a thin cactus-specific fertilizer is applied once every 2 - 3 months.

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