Parodia
Parodia subterranea
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Parodia (par-ROH-dee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | subterranea (sub-ter-RAY-nee-uh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Parodia occulta |
| Synonym: | Parodia maassii var. subterranea |
| Synonym: | Parodia miranda |
| Synonym: | Parodia culpinensis |
| Synonym: | Parodia zaletaewana |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pink
Red-Orange
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Oct 15, 2005, Xenomorf from Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: The flowers are listed as being Purple or Red. |
