ball cactus
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A small, roughly spherical, ribbed cactus with yellow or brown spines and a woolly crown. Funnel-shaped yellow flowers are produced from the crown in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- ball cactus (Parodia concinna)
- Genus
- Parodia
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Handle with care due to prickly spines. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of ball cactus
Distribution map
S. Brazil, Uruguay
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Culture
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Toxicity
Handle with care due to prickly spines. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of ball cactus
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ball cactus care guide
- Thorough water only after soil fully dry, halt irrigation winter cold
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Thorough water only after soil fully dry, halt irrigation winter cold
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted low-nitrogen cactus feed monthly warm growing months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 20°C in spring or summer
Growing
GrowingUnder glass, grown in cactus compost in full or bright filtered light. From mid-spring to late summer, water moderately and apply a low nitrogen fertiliser every two months. Keep almost dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
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