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Parodia magnifica

Scientific Name: Parodia magnifica Ritt.
Synonym: Eriocactus magnificus, Notocactus magnificus
Family: Cactaceae

Parodia magnifica in mid May at the Desert Botanical Garden

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9a-11

Frost Tolerance: 20°F (-7°C)

Heat Tolerance: Provide some shade in summer in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Brazil

Growth Habits: Spherical or short columnar, clustering, each stem up to 5 inches in diameter (12 cm)

Propagation: Seeds, offset

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

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