Parodia Silver Ball Cactus

Plant Description

The Silver Ball Cactus has a round or tall shape, with bright white spots and small thorns. It grows with about 30-40 lines on its stems. When it blooms, it gets big, yellow flowers at the top. This cactus comes from Paraguay and Brazil, and when it's fully grown, it can be about 20 inches tall and 4 inches wide. Sometimes, it grows in groups

Region and Specifications

- Origin: Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay
- Hardiness Zone: 10
- Hardiness: Tender soft succulent - cannot tolerate frost
- Recommended Light Conditions: Partial sunlight during the day
- Bloomtime: Summer
- Bloom Color: Yellow

Watering and Light Recommendations

Indoors:
- Watering: Instead of providing gradual sips of water throughout the week, give the succulents a thorough soaking until water drains from the pot's drainage holes. Empty excess water from the saucer as succulents dislike sitting in water. Allow the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

Outdoors:
- Summer Watering: Water the succulents every two weeks by soaking them and allowing them to dry before watering again.
- Winter Watering: Water the succulents once a month.

Technical Details for Care:

- Light Requirements: Requires bright light for most of the day or constant dappled shade.
- Watering Frequency: Best to water every two weeks.