Parodia columnaris


Scientific Name: Parodia columnaris Card.
Synonym: Bolivicactus columnaris, Parodia legitima
Family: Cactaceae
(Parodia columnaris)
Parodia magnifica in mid May at the Desert Botanical Garden
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C) for short pediods

Heat Tolerance: Provide some shade in summer in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Bolivia (Cochabamba)

Growth Habits: Succulent, clustering, up to 3 inches in diameter (7 cm), 12 inches tall (30 cm)

Watering Needs: Regular water in summer, very little to no water in winter

Propagation: Seeds, offset


Blooming Habits:
Yellow, 1.2 inches wide (3 cm) flower in late spring.


 

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