1. Liu's Pills
Liu's pills were found on a limestone mountain near Buena Vista in San Luis, Mexico, a few kilometers south of Los Serritos. It is already a popular plant in Europe and the United States, mainly because it produces villi in large quantities at the top of the plant, which lasts longer than most plants in other petite species, so when it reaches full size, it can maintain a very hairy appearance, brightly colored, with pink flowers, some biased towards white; crimson flowers are very rare. Easy to cultivate and grows quickly.
It is because it can be watered frequently during the growing season (spring and autumn) to encourage it to grow healthily and stay in tip-top condition.
Ii. Isabella
The species of the genus Isabella expanded by adding six other subspecies, only two of which were officially accepted to be included here. Many aspects still need to be confirmed.
1. Wonderland ssp. saueri
It was found in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas (Figure 17), in the restricted area of Jaumave valey, in the Salamanca Mountains east of Jaumave.
Although this type has been described nearly 80 years ago, it is still rare in cultivation, and it has only become more widespread in recent years, as interest in it has increased, and the current level of research is certainly high. Its attraction in cultivation lies mainly in the large amount of fluff produced at the growth point, which, if undisturbed, will cover most of the crown, although in nature it has been polished except for the growth point. It grows slowly, and a grit-like mixture of alkaline soils suits it perfectly; over time, it forms beautiful furry clusters.
2. White amber smoking pills ssp. Knuthianus
Inhabiting the Mexican state of St. Louis, near El Vilar and around the village of Guadalcazar, white amber (smoked pill) is a popular cultivar in Europe and has had commercial value for many years due to its densely prickly, free-flowering habits. It grows easily, from seed to flowering in just 3 or 4 years. In cultivation, it rarely has problems, especially in the early days, but if the soil mixture is not kept neutral or alkaline, it will die, so it is better to mix with limestone detritus and soil.
3. Isabella ssp. ysabelae
The Isabella subspecies ysabelae was first reported from the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, originally reported to have been found on the Rancho EI Vergel on the railway from San Luis Potosí to Tampico, but has not been found there since; it is now certain that it is near Tula.
Wild State SSP. ysabelae
The plant has been the subject of a conservation programme after it has been heavily depleted by a large collection, sponsored in part by the British Cactus and Pulp Plants Association, which also includes the genus Rock Peony, allowing both rare species to survive in the wild. Although the original description was obtained about 90 years ago, seeds and seedlings have been commercialized abroad in recent years, and it turns out that it is not difficult to grow from seeds to flowering plants within three to five years. It has attractive fuzz at the top, which forms one of the prettiest appearances, especially when the flowers pass through, adding luster to the plants. Alkaline soil mixtures containing grit are recommended.
There are also several subspecies editors who are still trying to sort out the data: they are:
4.ssp . Nelissae was found near Bustament, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
5.ssp . Septentrionalis was found north of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
6.ssp . Verduzcoi was found in southern Victoria, Tamoipas, Mexico.
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