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Notocactus magnificus


Green Ball Cactus, Blue Ball Cactus, Balloon Cactus




Origin:  Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina.
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Notocactus
Species
magnificus
Category
Tropicals
Synonyms
Parodia magnifica, Eriocactus magnificus
USDA Hardiness Zone
9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3
Temperature (°C)
-5
Temperature (°F)
20
Height
30 cm
Spread
7 - 15 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugustSeptember
General Description
A flowering cactus that occurs in a limited range (2600 km2) 150 - 800 m above sea level.
Landscape
In a potted succulent plant collection, in a small rock garden or as a potted patio accent plant.
Cultivation
Grow in full to partial sun in any well-draining cactus-grade soil. Add loose gravel to the soil to aid in drainage.
Shape
Rounded to mounding.
Growth
Slow
Pests
No known pests or diseases.
Habitat
Dry slopes and plains in a limited range (2600 km2) 150 - 800 m above sea level.
Bark/Stem Description
Fleshy succulent covered in a layer of small dense spines.
Flower Description
Small rounded flowers at the apex.
Colour Description
Deep green succulent flesh covered in golden brown to white spines. Buttery yellow flowers boom at the apex.
Texture Description
Smooth, leathery and spiny.
Notable Specimens
Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Propagation
By division.
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