Parodia scopa - Silver Ball Cactus [large]

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Silver Ball Cactus (Parodia scopa ssp. scopa) (Taylor): A globose to cylindrical cactus with bright white areoles and spines. The stems are lined with 30-40 ribs of low tubercles. It blooms with large, yellow flowers at the stem apex. In its native habitat in Paraguay and Brazil, mature plants can reach 20.0" tall and 4.0" in diameter, occasionally forming clusters. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.

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

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

White

All Seasonal Colors

Green

Bloom Color

Yellow Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Showy Blooms

Special Characteristic

Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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