Notocactus or Parodia scopa cactus is a silvery spined , ball or cylinder shaped cactus growing up to 50 cm tall and up to 10 cm broad, with a spiny, woolly crown ,often clustering with showy yellow flowers. Makes an attractive landscape plant and grasslands or pampas, on plains and walls It is an excellent plant for container growing. It always looks good and stays small.

About the Item - 

• Scientific Name- Parodia scopa subs. succinea f. albiseta

• Common Name- Notocactus scopa 

• Cactus Diameter- 5-6 inch 

• Pot Material- Plastic 

• Pot Height- 6 inch

Parodia Scopa Care Tips

▪︎Size - Cactus Parodia ScupaNotocactus scopa is a silvery spined , ball or cylinder shaped cactus growing up to 50 cm tall and up to 10 cm broad, with a spiny, woolly crown ,often clustering with showy yellow flowers.Makes an attractive landscape plant and grasslands or pampas, on plains and walls It is an excellent plant for container growing. It always looks good and stays small. 

▪︎Growth - 15-16 in. tall, 3-4 in. wide

▪︎Light - Like all other cacti genera, ball cactus needs plenty of sunlight in the day to do well. Parodia cactus needs shelter for the exposure to full sun during the hot afternoon sun.

▪︎Soil - Plants need a mix of rich, fast-draining soil to allow it to thrive. Use a combination of sand, chalk, and loam to provide the cactus with all the necessary nutrients. A nurturing soil is the base of a healthy Parodia cactus.

▪︎Water - Parodia cactus love moist, well-drained and hydrated soil, especially during the growing season. During spring and summer time, regulate the watering and make sure you water intermittently to keep the soil moist. Let the soil almost dry out between watering.

▪︎Flower Colour- Yellow, pink, red, orange

▪︎Bloom Time- Summer 

▪︎Fertilizer - During growing season,  fertilize with cacti fertilizer.  Stop feeding the cactus during  winters.

▪︎Repotting-  Repot your ball cactus as needed, preferably during the warm season. Make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the cactus and surrounding soil from the pot. 

▪︎Pests/ Diseases - Disease free