Notocactus scopa
Name: Synonym: Frost Protection: Sun Exposure: Origin: Growth Habits: Watering Needs:
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Silver Ball Parodia scopa Tender 4°C Light shade to full sun Southern Brazil, Uruguay, northern Argentina Clumping columnar cactus, up to 45 cm tall , 10 cm in diameter Moderate water during the growing season, keep the plant dry in winter |
Blooming Habits: Native from southern Brazil to Uruguay. Stem is solitary, spherical to cylindrical, to 10cm across, 25cm high. Plants are almost entirely covered in soft, white spines. Has 30 to 35 low, blunt ribs, closely spaced , small tubercles. Areoles each have about 40 slender, radial spines. Has multiple bright yellow "straw flower" looking blooms. Likes strong sunlight, but keep shaded during extended hot periods. |
Reported to contain unspecified alkaloids.