Notocactus is a genus of about 25 species of South American cacti from low elevations of Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Southern Brazil. They are grown for their spine formations, as well as for their attractive flowers. The genus name comes from the Greek for "cactus from the south". It has now been merged with Parodia. Since the name Parodia was used before Notocactus, it has precedence and all the Notocactus became Parodia.
Notocactus are almost always globose, elongating as they age, some species eventually reach 3 feet (90 cm). They are often solitary, rarely offsetting.
Their flowers are funnel or bell shaped, yellow. They come in groups of 3 or 4 at several times during the year. Each flower lasts around a week.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Notocactus elegans |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a11 |
| Mature Size | 12"inches |
| Native Area | Uruguay |
| Native Area | Uruguay, brazil and argentina |
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Can't wait until it blooms! It shipped and arrived fast. Very well packed for shipment!
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This is such a cute cactus and adds so much to my collection. I love the shape and pattern of it. I'm eagerly awaiting for my cute little cactus to flower.
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Notocactus is a genus of about 25 species of South American cacti from low elevations of Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Southern Brazil. They are grown for their spine formations, as well as for their attractive flowers. The genus name comes from the Greek for "cactus from the south". It has now been merged with Parodia. Since the name Parodia was used before Notocactus, it has precedence and all the Notocactus became Parodia.
Notocactus are almost always globose, elongating as they age, some species eventually reach 3 feet (90 cm). They are often solitary, rarely offsetting.
Their flowers are funnel or bell shaped, yellow. They come in groups of 3 or 4 at several times during the year. Each flower lasts around a week.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Notocactus elegans |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a11 |
| Mature Size | 12"inches |
| Native Area | Uruguay |
| Native Area | Uruguay, brazil and argentina |
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- Questions
United StatesVery nice
Carefully packaged and quick delivery.
United StatesNotocactus elegans
Can't wait until it blooms! It shipped and arrived fast. Very well packed for shipment!
United StatesCan't wait for it to flower!
This is such a cute cactus and adds so much to my collection. I love the shape and pattern of it. I'm eagerly awaiting for my cute little cactus to flower.
United StatesPerfect
My cactus arrived nicely packaged and I really liked how detailed information on taking care of my new cactus.
United StatesNice cactus
Beautiful cactus and fast shipping