Notocactus parodia militaris

(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).

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

Blooming Season	Late spring - summer
Common Name	Parodia ottonis
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Euphorbiaceae
Flower	Pink
Frost Tolerance	-5° C
Growth Rate	Slow growth
Hardiness Zone	6 to 7
Height	-
Origin	Not found in wild
Pot Size	3.5"
Scientific Name	Notocactus parodia militaris
Shape	Globose
Sun Exposure	Full sun to partial shade