About
In summer, the crown bears purple or yellow flowers. A rounded cactus up to 20cm tall that may, in time, form clumps. The dark green stem has 10-16 ribs bearing thin, curved radial spines.
About the genus
Parodia are cacti with either solitary or clustered, many-ribbed, globose, spiny stems, with funnel-shaped flowers near the apex
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeSand, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toS Brazil
Care notes
CultivationGrow in standard cactus compost in full or bright filtered light. Water moderately from mid-spring to late summer and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 6-8 weeks. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring or summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free