Parodia erubescens
Also Known As
- Echinocactus erubescens
- Notocactus erubescens
- Notocactus schlosseri
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 7"
- W: 5"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Parodia erubescens plant details
Parodia erubescens is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Parodia erubescens
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 5 IN - wide, 0 - 7 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Parodia erubescens
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Parodia erubescens plant
How to Grow Parodia erubescens
Sun Exposure
- shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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