Parodia ottonis
A small, spherical or cylindrical cactus with a stem up to 15cm in diameter with rounded ribs bearing slender, curved and twisted spines up to 4cm long. Yellow flowers to around 6cm across are borne on the crown in summer
Synonyms
Notocactus ottonis var. tenuispinusNotocactus tenuispinus
see moreNotocactus ottonis var. janousekianus
Notocactus ottonis
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Yellow Gold | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Parodia are cacti with either solitary or clustered, many-ribbed, globose, spiny stems, with funnel-shaped flowers near the apex
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Uruguay
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in standard cactus compost in full or bright filtered light. Water moderately from mid-spring to late summer and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 6-8 weeks. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring or summer or from offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Houseplants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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