Parodia mammulosa subsp. mammulosa
Ball cactus, Notocactus mammulosus, Parodia mammulosus subsp. mammulosus, Parodia mammulosa subsp. submammulosus, Notocactus submammulosus, Echinocactus submammulosus
Parodia Parodia
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
Rounded, Spiky
Plant has spines; use extreme caution when handling.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Yellow in Summer
Aphids , Mealybugs Aphids , Mealybugs
Generally disease-free
Sow seed at 19-24C (66-75F) in spring.
Seed
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Parodia mammulosa subsp. mammulosa (Ball cactus) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.05m after 10-20 years.
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Indoor, Rock
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.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Parodia mammulosa subsp. mammulosa
Ball cactus, Notocactus mammulosus, Parodia mammulosus subsp. mammulosus, Parodia mammulosa subsp. submammulosus, Notocactus submammulosus, Echinocactus submammulosus
Parodia Parodia
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.
South America
Evergreen
Rounded, Spiky
Plant has spines; use extreme caution when handling.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Yellow in Summer
Generally disease-free
Sow seed at 19-24C (66-75F) in spring.
Seed
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Parodia mammulosa subsp. mammulosa (Ball cactus) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.05m after 10-20 years.
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Indoor, Rock
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.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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