Parodia Warasii Cactus
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SKU: TP0038
Parodia warasii is a dark green, cylindrical cactus that can reach 20.0" tall and 6.0" wide. It has about 15 sharp ridges running its length which are covered with lots of flexible yellow to brown spines. It is native to Brazil where it grows from crevices in cliffs and produces offsets around its base to form clumps. It blooms with silky yellow flowers atop each stem. This species can tolerate a bit less sun than most cacti.
About the Item-
Scientific Name- Parodia Warasii
Common Name- Eriocactus warasii, Notocactus warasii, Notocactus magnificus warasii
Cactus Diameter- 3 inch
Pot Height- 6 inch
Pot Material- Plastic
Quantity- 1 Cactus
Cactus Parodia Care Tips
▪︎Size & Growth - 3–12 in. tall, 3–18 in. wide
▪︎Light - Like all other cacti genera,Parodia Warasii 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 -Parodia Warasii Cactus 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 warasii 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.