The genus Parodia up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter and up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall (20 cm), with spirally arranged ribs, and is covered with thick yellow wool at the crown. Yellowish white areoles have yellow spines. Yellow, funnel-shaped flowers, 0.8 inch (2 cm) in diameter. Parodia includes a multitude of small cacti that are striking and easy to grow.
After a reorganization of the genus, the genus Parodia now includes plants that were previously known as notocactus, eriocactus and brasilicactus.
Parodia is native to central South America, where they enjoy a little more moisture than most people associate with cacti. Nor are they plants in full sun, but especially during the summer months of strong sun, they appreciate some daytime shade.
Flower: The crown bears a mass of large golden flowers in spring and, often, pale yellow wool.
Many of these Parodia cactus species include ones transferred from Notocactus, Wigginsia, and Eriocactus.
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Parodia
Species: chrysacanthion
Tribe: Notocacteae
Synonym: Echinocactus chrysacanthion, Echinocactus microspermus
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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How to grow and Care
Parodia cacti can easily spread from displacements, which easily form in clusters around the base of the mother plant.
To propagate, carefully remove the compensation and allow the cutting section to dry on a paper towel for a few days. Depending on the size of the cutting area, a callus will form on the cutting surface.
Once the callus has formed, place the new plant in a pot with a mixture of potting soil and keep it in a warm place until new roots emerge.
Once the plant is established, replace it in a regular container.
Parodia is also relatively easy to grow from seeds. Once the outbreaks have emerged, keep them moist regularly for a few months and prepare to wait: some of the most common Parodia species may take a long time to grow to a decent size... - Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Parodia
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