Parodia magnifica (Ball Cactus) - Image 5

Botanical names: Parodia magnifica, Notocactus magnificus

Common name: Ball Cactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Brazil, Uruguay

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersThorny or spiny
Parodia magnifica (Ball Cactus) with yellow flowers and green body close up
Parodia magnifica (Ball Cactus) with clusters of vibrant yellow flowers sitting on green ribs.


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