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Parodiahorstii

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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

horstii (HORST-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Notocactus horstii

Notocactus muegelianus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

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Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 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

Pink

Orange

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Late Summer/Early Fall

Blooms repeatedly

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