Parodia sellowii
Also Known As
- Echinocactus tephracanthus
- Malacocarpus tephracanthus
- Notocactus tephracanthus
- Parodia sellowii 'Tephracantha'
- Parodia sellowii var. tephracantha
- Parodia tephracantha
- Wigginsia tephracantha
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Parodia sellowii plant details
Parodia sellowii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Parodia sellowii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Parodia sellowii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Parodia sellowii plant
How to Grow Parodia sellowii
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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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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Width: 6"
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- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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