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Parodia Species, Pink Ball Cactus

Parodiamueller-melchersii

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Parodia (par-ROH-dee-uh)

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Synonym

Parodia mueller-melchersii subsp. gutierrezii

Parodia rutilans subsp. veeniana

Parodia rutilans

Parodia mueller-melchersii subsp. winkleri

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

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

N/A

Bloom Color

Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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