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Parodia mammulosa ssp. submammulosus

Also Known As

  • Notocactus mammulosus
  • Parodia submammulosus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 5"
  • W: 5"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Parodia mammulosa ssp. submammulosus plant details

Parodia mammulosa ssp. submammulosus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Parodia mammulosa ssp. submammulosus

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 5 IN wide, 5 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Parodia mammulosa ssp. submammulosus

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Solitary, globose to 5"d.; 13 ribs, 7-10 spines. Hardy to 25 °F if dry in winter.

Gardening facts about Parodia mammulosa ssp. submammulosus plant

How to Grow Parodia mammulosa ssp. submammulosus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
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