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    • Photo of Parodia magnifica flower by Dry Oasis Plants

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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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    Fewer than 6 at Dry Oasis Plants

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    Parodia magnifica plant details

    Parodia magnifica is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. 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
    Foliage: evergreen green
    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

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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    Parodia ayopayana

    aka Parodia borealis, Parodia buxbaumiana, Parodia comosa, Parodia cotacajensis, Parodia echinus, Parodia elata, Parodia macednosa, Parodia pseudoayopayana, Ritterocactus ayopayanus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5"

    Width: 3"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Parodia ayopayana flower, form, spiky by Stan Shebs
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    Parodia nivosa

    aka Notocactus penicillatus, Parodia nivosus, Nivosa Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Parodia nivosa close-up, flower, form, spiky by Stan Shebs
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    Parodia langsdorfii

    aka Cactus langsdorfii, Echinocactus polyacanthus, Malacocarpus langsdorfii, Notocactus langsdorfii, Notocactus langsdorfii, Notocactus langsdorfii var. leprosorum, Notocactus langsdorfii var. pulvinatus, Notocactus leprosorum, Notocactus longispinus, Notocactus polyacanthus, Notocactus prolifera, Notocactus pulvinatus, Parodia langsdorfii ssp. pulvinata, Ritterocactus langsdorfii, Ritterocactus langsdorfii ssp. pulvinatus, Wigginsia langsdorfii, Wigginsia langsdorfii ssp. pulvinatus, Wigginsia leprosorum, Wigginsia leprosorum, Wigginsia longispina, Wigginsia polyacantha, Wigginsia prolifera

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 3"-4"

    • bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Parodia langsdorfii foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Parodia microsperma

    aka Parodia microsperma ssp microsperma, Parodia microsperma var. rubellihamata, Parodia rubellihamata

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Parodia microsperma flower, foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Parodia subterranea

    aka Parodia culpinensis, Parodia maassii var. subterranea, Parodia nigresca, Parodia salitrensis, Parodia zaletaewana

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-5"

    Width: 4"-5"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Parodia subterranea foliage by Kara Nursery
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