Parodia Species, Ball Cactus

Parodiamagnifica

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Parodia (par-ROH-dee-uh)
Species
magnifica (mag-NIH-fee-kuh)
Synonym
Notocactus magnificus
Eriocactus magnificus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Green Valley, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Brentwood, California

Canoga Park, California

Castro Valley, California

Davis, California

El Macero, California

Hayward, California

Hesperia, California

Reseda, California

San Leandro, California

San Marino, California

Spring Valley, California

Clermont, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Umatilla, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Cruces, New Mexico

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Hayward, CA | July 2016 | positive

If you see the blue form- jump on it. The regular green form is nice,but pretty much like all other ball cacti in looks.
Easy to k...Read More

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Silverado, CA | September 2010 | positive

This is a great Brazilian cactus that is hardier than I thought. I live in zone 8 Hesperia, CA 92345 where winter temperatures reach 25 d...Read More

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Mesilla Park, NM | August 2006 | positive

Have had this in the xeriscape and it has tripled it's size in two years. Needs to be placed with other plants to protect it from the fu...Read More

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mid central, FL (Zone 9a) | June 2005 | positive

i LOVE this plant. it always performed well in the Keys, now that im in Central Fla. it's blooming even bigger and better. i had a blan...Read More

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L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) | June 2005 | positive

Blooms more than once a year for me.

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | October 2004 | positive

A beautifull native of Brazil. Large blossoms stand near the top and appear during the summer. They like a warm bright location, not in f...Read More

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Wavre/ greenhous +/- 2500 species, IA | February 2003 | positive

Dear,

You know a species of this genus resembles very well to the magnificus, namely the Eriocactus werrasii. (sory I stil...Read More

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