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Tom Thumb Cactus

Scientific Name: Parodia mammulosa (Lemaire) N.P. Taylor
Synonym: Echinocactus floricomus, Echinocactus hypocrateriformis, Echinocactus mammulosus, Echinocactus pampeanus, Malacocarpus mammulosus, Notocactus cristatoides, Notocactus floricomus, Notocactus hypocrateriformis, Notocactus macambarensis, Notocactus mammulosus, Notocactus mammulosus var. pampeanus , Notocactus megalanthus, Notocactus mueller-moelleri, Notocactus pampeanus, Notocactus ritteranus, Notocactus roseoluteus, Notocactus submammulosus var. pampeanus , Ritterocactus mammulosus, Ritterocactus megalanthus
Family: Cactaceae

A young Parodia mammulosa

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10

Sun Exposure: Light shade

Origin: Uruguay, southern Brazil

Growth Habits: Solitary, up to 3 inches in diameter (7 cm)

Watering Needs: Moderate water all year around

The name 'mammulosus' refers to having many visible nipples.

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

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