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Parodia scopa
Also Known As
- Cactus scopa
- Malacocarpus scopa
- Notocactus scopa
- Notocactus soldtianus
- Peronocactus scopa
- Silver Ball Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Parodia scopa plant details
Parodia scopa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Parodia scopa
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Parodia scopa
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Parodia scopa
By: Michael Wolf
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Gardening facts about Parodia scopa plant
How to Grow Parodia scopa
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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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
aka Notocactus penicillatus, Parodia nivosus, Nivosa Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
aka Parodia culpinensis, Parodia maassii var. subterranea, Parodia nigresca, Parodia salitrensis, Parodia zaletaewana
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-5"
Width: 4"-5"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
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