Notocactus parodia militaris

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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