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Parodia magnifica (Parodia magnifica)

Parodia magnifica is a striking globular cactus with golden spines, native to Brazil. It forms a solitary or clustering stem up to 30 cm in diameter.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, direct sunlight.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix, with a gritty texture to prevent waterlogging.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is 18-25°C.

Habitat

Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, direct sunlight.

Can tolerate some partial shade.

Water

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix, with a gritty texture to prevent waterlogging.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is 18-25°C.

Tolerates cooler temperatures in winter dormancy.

Habitat

Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use diluted balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot

Plant Environment

Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-1 m

Spread

0.3-1 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Type

Absent

Flower Size

4-5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

80000

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Synonyms
Eriocactus magnificus F.Ritter
Eriocephala magnifica (F.Ritter) Guiggi
Notocactus magnificus (F.Ritter) Krainz ex N.P.Taylor
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCactaceae
  • genusParodia
  • speciesParodia magnifica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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