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Parodia mueller-melchersii
Also Known As
- Notocactus roseiflorus
- Notocactus rutilans
- Parodia rutilans
- Parodia rutilans roseiflora
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 9"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Parodia mueller-melchersii plant details
Parodia mueller-melchersii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Parodia mueller-melchersii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 IN - 9 IN - wide, 0 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Parodia mueller-melchersii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Parodia mueller-melchersii
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Gardening facts about Parodia mueller-melchersii plant
How to Grow Parodia mueller-melchersii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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