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Parodia

Parodiaoxycostata

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Parodia (par-ROH-dee-uh)
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Species
oxycostata (oks-ee-ko-STAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Parodia oxycostata subsp. oxycostata
Notocactus campestrensis
Notocactus glaucinus
Notocactus harmonianus
Notocactus incomptus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | October 2005 | neutral

More synonyms are Notocactus eurypleurus, Notocactus ibicuiensis, Notocactus securituberculatus, Notocactus miniatispinus, Notocactus sec...Read More

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