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    Also Known As

    • Eriocactus magnificus
    • Notocactus magnificus
    • Ball Cactus
    • Balloon Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

    6in | $23

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    Parodia magnifica plant details

    Parodia magnifica is an evergreen cactus / succulent with. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 magnifica

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: bare root shipping available, houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Parodia magnifica

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Balloon Cactus (Parodia magnifica) presents a striking, bluish-green appearance with a globose to cylindrical shape, featuring 11-15 straight ribs adorned with rows of bristly golden yellow spines, each about 1 inch long (2 cm). Initially solitary, this cactus transforms into a sizable clustering mound with age. In summer to early fall, it boasts brilliant sulphur-yellow, funnel-shaped flowers, approximately 2 inches wide (5 cm), perched atop each stem. These blooms yield petite, round, pink fruits. Parodia magnifica is a low-maintenance ornamental species, thriving in well-drained soil. Ideal for windowsill pots, it remains an easy-to-grow choice with a slow growth rate, reaching up to 12 inches in height (30 cm).

    By: Dry Oasis Plants

    Brazil; 6"dia. with many offsets, keep dry in winter.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Bright Light. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). Lemon Yellow Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Parodia magnifica plant

    How to Grow Parodia magnifica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    Features

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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