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Parodia chrysacanthion
Also Known As
- Echinocactus chrysacanthion
- Echinocactus microspermus
- Golden Powder Puff
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8"
- W: 8"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Parodia chrysacanthion plant details
Parodia chrysacanthion is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Parodia chrysacanthion
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 8 IN wide, 8 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, trough garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Parodia chrysacanthion
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Parodia chrysacanthion
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 3"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 12"-24"
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- regular
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5"
Width: 3"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
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- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3"
Width: 4"
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- regular
- dry in winter
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