Parodia

Parodiaprocera

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Parodia (par-ROH-dee-uh)
Species
procera (PRO-ker-uh)
Synonym
Parodia andreae
Parodia echinopsoides
Parodia gracilis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
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
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | October 2005 | neutral

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