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Silver Ball Cactus

Scientific Name: Parodia scopa (Sprengel) N. P. Taylor
Synonym: Cactus scopa, Malacocarpus scopa, Notocactus scopa, Notocactus soldtianus, Peronocactus scopa
Family: Cactaceae

Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix, keep above 40°F (4°C)

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Southern Brazil, Uruguay, northern Argentina

Growth Habits: Clumping columnar cactus, up to 18 inches tall (45 cm), 4 inches in diameter (10 cm)

Watering Needs: Moderate water during the growing season, keep the plant dry in winter

Blooming Habits:
Yellow flower, 1.5 inches in diameter (4 cm)

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