Photo by Kara Nursery
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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
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
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Parodia subterranea
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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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
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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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 Notocactus arachnites, Notocactus uebelmannianus, Parodia werneri subsp. werneri
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- regular
- dry in winter
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