From southern Brazil, this species is also known as Parodia ottonis. It is a solitary plant when young, offsetting when older, and has green globose stems. The flowers are yellow to (rarely) orange-red.
Water requirements: Drought-tolerant.
Average water needs: Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun exposure: Sun to partial shade, light shade
Bloom time: Mid Spring, late Spring/early Summer
Soil: Needs excellent drainage in pots.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Late spring summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Notocactus parodia |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Native Area | Not found in wild |
| Resistance | 5° C |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
From southern Brazil, this species is also known as Parodia ottonis. It is a solitary plant when young, offsetting when older, and has green globose stems. The flowers are yellow to (rarely) orange-red.
Water requirements: Drought-tolerant.
Average water needs: Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun exposure: Sun to partial shade, light shade
Bloom time: Mid Spring, late Spring/early Summer
Soil: Needs excellent drainage in pots.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Late spring summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Notocactus parodia |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Native Area | Not found in wild |
| Resistance | 5° C |