Parodia concinna - Sun Cup

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Sun cup (Parodia concinna) (Taylor): A petite, globose cactus with knobbly stems. This species is native to Brazil and Uruguay and grows a green stem with 15-32 low tubercles. White, woolly areoles are positioned between the tubercles and sprout flexible, bristly spines. It blooms with a large, shiny yellow flower and can reach 5.0" tall and 4.0" wide at maturity. It tends to be a solitary grower but produces lots of seed.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

Full Cactus Guide

Product Size

2.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

Bloom Color

Yellow Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun

Maximum Height

3"-5"

Growth Habit / Shape

Clumping / Mounding

Special Characteristic

Showy Blooms, Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

10

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