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Parodia mammulosa subsp. mammulosa (Ball cactus)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.05m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Parodia mammulosa subsp. mammulosa
Other names
Ball cactus, Notocactus mammulosus, Parodia mammulosus subsp. mammulosus, Parodia mammulosa subsp. submammulosus, Notocactus submammulosus, Echinocactus submammulosus
Genus
Parodia Parodia
Species
P. mammulosa subsp. mammulosa - P. mammulosa subsp. mammulosa is a tender, perennial cactus forming a spherical, spiny, deeply ribbed stem with a woolly crown. Funnel-shaped, yellow flowers with prominent red stigmas bloom in summer.
Parodia mammulosa subsp. mammulosa is: Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Spiky
Toxicity
Plant has spines; use extreme caution when handling.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs Aphids , Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation
Sow seed at 19-24C (66-75F) in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Parodia mammulosa subsp. mammulosa (Ball cactus) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.05m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Indoor, Rock
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in cactus compost in full or bright filtered light. In growth, water moderately and apply a low nitrogen fertiliser every 6-8 weeks. Keep dry in winter. In frost-free areas, grow in sharply drained soil in sun with midday shade. Protect from wet conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Parodia mammulosa subsp. mammulosa
Other names
Ball cactus, Notocactus mammulosus, Parodia mammulosus subsp. mammulosus, Parodia mammulosa subsp. submammulosus, Notocactus submammulosus, Echinocactus submammulosus
Genus
Parodia Parodia
Species
P. mammulosa subsp. mammulosa - P. mammulosa subsp. mammulosa is a tender, perennial cactus forming a spherical, spiny, deeply ribbed stem with a woolly crown. Funnel-shaped, yellow flowers with prominent red stigmas bloom in summer.
Native to
South America
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Spiky
Toxicity
Plant has spines; use extreme caution when handling.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation
Sow seed at 19-24C (66-75F) in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Parodia mammulosa subsp. mammulosa (Ball cactus) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.05m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Indoor, Rock
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in cactus compost in full or bright filtered light. In growth, water moderately and apply a low nitrogen fertiliser every 6-8 weeks. Keep dry in winter. In frost-free areas, grow in sharply drained soil in sun with midday shade. Protect from wet conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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