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ball cactus [7] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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ball cactus [7]

Parodia crassigibba

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Genus: Parodia
Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

A rounded cactus up to 20cm tall that may, in time, form clumps. The dark green stem has 10-16 ribs bearing thin, curved radial spines. In summer, the crown bears purple or yellow flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

SandyLoam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in standard cactus compost in full or bright filtered light. Water moderately from mid-spring to late summer and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 6-8 weeks. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring or summer

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years