Parodia scopa is a silvery spined cactus often clustering with showy yellow flowers. The stems are almost hidden by soft tufts of bristly spines somewhat similar to small brushes. The mixture of white and red-brown spines, varying from plant to plant.
Flowers: A cluster of satiny, bright yellow flowers spring in the upper part of the stem forming a ring, The are 2-4 cm long and 3,5-4,5 cm in diameter. , Pistil with about 10, rayed, bright crimson stigma lobes. Tube short. Scales on the ovary woolly with brown bristles.
Blooming season: June-July.
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings or root suckers (if available). Not too difficult to raise from seed.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | JuneJuly. |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Notocactus scopa |
| Common Name | Ball cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | yellow |
| Genus | Notocactus |
| Growth Habit | ballshaped or barrelshaped |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 44354 |
| Mature Size | 2.3 4 in. wide, 18 in. tall |
| Native Area | Southern Brazil |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Welldrained sandy soil |
| Special Features | Wooly crown, easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full to partial sun |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mildly toxic (Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Parodia scopa is a silvery spined cactus often clustering with showy yellow flowers. The stems are almost hidden by soft tufts of bristly spines somewhat similar to small brushes. The mixture of white and red-brown spines, varying from plant to plant.
Flowers: A cluster of satiny, bright yellow flowers spring in the upper part of the stem forming a ring, The are 2-4 cm long and 3,5-4,5 cm in diameter. , Pistil with about 10, rayed, bright crimson stigma lobes. Tube short. Scales on the ovary woolly with brown bristles.
Blooming season: June-July.
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings or root suckers (if available). Not too difficult to raise from seed.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
