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    Parodia subterranea

    Also Known As

    • Parodia culpinensis
    • Parodia maassii var. subterranea
    • Parodia nigresca
    • Parodia salitrensis
    • Parodia zaletaewana

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"-5"
    • W: 4"-5"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Parodia subterranea plant details

    Parodia subterranea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and white foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Parodia subterranea

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
    Mature size: 4 IN - 5 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Parodia subterranea

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    5" diameter, usually solitary, apical wool, olive green. Bolivia. Hardy to 25° but keep very dry in winter

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Syn: Parodia occulta

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Parodia subterranea plant

    How to Grow Parodia subterranea

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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