Parodia mammulosa
Also Known As
- Echinocactus mammulosus
- Malacocarpus mammulosus
- Notocactus mammulosa
- Notocactus mammulosus
- Parodia mammulosa subsp. mammulosa
- Ritterocactus mammulosus
- Tom Thumb Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Parodia mammulosa plant details
Parodia mammulosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade 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 mammulosa
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Parodia mammulosa
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Parodia mammulosa plant
How to Grow Parodia mammulosa
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
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
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Zones
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Zones
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