Gymnocactus gielsdorfianus (Turbinicarpus) Caudiciform It produces fat stems that

It produces fat stems that often grow horizontally a few inches above the ground

Unfortunately it needs particular growing conditions to really bring out this variegation as most of the time it looks like a solid red-purple leaf

Forms big clumps in time

I'm guessing this is why it is called Transformer

Water like a regular succulent (when the soil is nearly dry

Gymnocactus gielsdorfianus (Turbinicarpus) Caudiciform It produces fat stems thatGymnocactus gielsdorfianus A rarely seen species of cactus from Mexico. The plant stays small and has black spines emerging from fluffy white areoles. Flowers are pale yellow. Easy to grow. Takes normal cactus care. Protect from frost. You will receive a plant shown in the last image or one similar. Plants shown in a 3. 5" pot. Important Shipping Information PLANTS ARE SHIPPED BARE ROOT If you want me to send them in pots send me a message to discuss.