About
This cactus with solitary or clustering, globose to cylindrical stems to 60cm tall, with bristly, golden-brown spines and bowl-shaped, lemon-yellow flowers 4-5cm across.
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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toBrazil
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 at 19-24°C in spring or summer
Pest resistanceMealybugs and aphids may appear
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free