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Parodia werneri
Also Known As
- Notocactus arachnites
- Notocactus uebelmannianus
- Parodia werneri subsp. werneri
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-18"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Parodia werneri plant details
Parodia werneri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and winter magenta, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Parodia werneri
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta, purple and yellow blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: houseplant, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Parodia werneri
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Parodia werneri
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Parodia werneri plant
How to Grow Parodia werneri
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- purple
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
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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Width: 3"
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Zones
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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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