Parodia mammulosa(Lem . ) N.P. Taylor
Lemon Ball , Lemon Ball Cactus , Tom Thumb , Tom Thumb Cactus
Echinocactus mammulosus , Malacocarpus mammulosus , Notocactus mammulosus , Ritterocactus mammulosus
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Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : NotocacteaeGenus : Parodia
The specific epithet " mammulosa(pronounced mam - uh - LO - sa ) mean " get nipples " and denote to the humps on the ribs of the stem .
Parodia mammulosais native toArgentina , Brazil , andUruguay .
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Parodia mammulosa , formerly have intercourse asNotocactus mammulosus , is a small cactus with a globose , commonly alone prow with a dark green surface and a flattened acme . The stem can grow up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) in diam and has 18 vertical ribs , each with gravid , pointed tubercles . The areoles bear 8 to 30 radial and 1 to 4 central spines . The radial spines are milklike to brownish , measuring up to 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) long , while the cardinal acantha are white or yellow with a chocolate-brown tip , measuring up to 0.8 inches ( 2 curium ) long .
The flowers are golden yellow , come along in spring , and can reach a diameter of up to 2 inches ( 5 atomic number 96 ) .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° coulomb ) .
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If you could turn cacti and succulents successfully , you could probably produce the popular Parodia without too much trouble . However , it is key to remember thatParodiadon’t like verbatim sunlight and are customary to more even water than many other cacti species . Therefore , the cactus should not be exposed to prolonged dampness or standing water supply . Never let your cactus sit in a dish of water . To encourage better anthesis , allow the plants to enjoy a cooling period in winter and scale down watering importantly . However , unlike other cacti species , you do n’t need to stop watering entirely . Lastly , ensure to inseminate during the produce season for the best resolution .
Repot as needed , sooner during the warm time of year . To repotParodia , ensure the territory is teetotal before repotting , then gently remove the flowerpot . Knock away the old soil from the roots , removing any rotted or bushed roots . deal any cutting with a fungicide . Place the plant in its new muckle and backfill it withpotting stain , spreading the roots out as you repot .
See more atHow to spring up and Care for Parodia .
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