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Parodia concinna

Scientific Name: Parodia concinna (Monville) N.P. Taylor
Synonym: Echinocactus caespitosus, Echinocactus concinnus, Echinocactus concinnus var. joadii , Echinocactus joadii, Frailea caespitosa, Malacocarpus caespitosus, Malacocarpus concinnus, Notocactus caespitosus, Notocactus concinnioides, Notocactus concinnus, Notocactus concinnus ssp. multicostatus , Notocactus concinnus, Notocactus eremiticus, Notocactus gibberulus, Notocactus joadii, Notocactus multicostatus, Notocactus olimarensis, Notocactus rubrigemmatus, Peronocactus concinnus, Peronocactus concinnus ssp. multicostatus
Family: Cactaceae

Parodia concinna at Kuentz Nursery in early June

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 23°F (-5°C) for short periods

Origin: Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), Uruguay

Growth Habits: Usually solitary, up to 4 inches tall, 4 inches in diameter (10 cm), 18 ribs, 14 to 18 spines

Watering Needs: Water somewhat less in winter, a large portion of its distribution area receives as much water in winter as in summer

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