What a beauty! Almost a quarter century in your possession. I agree, it looks identical to plants bearing the more modern name "Larryleachia". The exposed roots add wonderful character to your prize plant. Of my two seedlings, only the one bloomed this autumn. Thanks for taking the time to dig up the archival photos.

Al

I have been wanting to to give one of these a try. Are they difficult at all? What kind would be the best to start out with? Yours are beautiful CP.

Dawn

Sutialbly ugly and very cool!

Dawn, T. clavatum is surprisingly easy, (and I'm assuming that flavum is also). I just grow it in my regular cactus mix and I keep it dry for the winter. During it's dormant period it shrinks quite a bit, and the pups look like they're going to fall off, but come spring, it's quick to take up moisture fatten up again.
This plant is now producing three new pups. The pups don't readily root down if removed, so they are best left on the parent plant. Flowers come late Autumn to early Winter.

Cheers for now, CP

Thanks CP. I am now on the hunt for one....after all, Jerry is still in NYC. How cols hardy are they?

Dawn

I can't say anything other than "WOW".