Parodia magnifica ‘Balloon Cactus’

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Description

Parodia magnifica, still known in cultivation with its old name Eriocactus magnificus, is a bluish-green geometric globular cactus with wool that grows in clusters and produces absolutely brilliant yellow flowers. These cacti develop a slight depression on the crown, which may become distorted with age. Parodia magnifica glistens under a haze of pale-yellow spines. Plants at first solitary, forming large clustering mounds in time. Flowering occurs in summer through early fall and will bloom several times during warm weather. Flowers are born several at a time apically, funnel-shaped, sulfur yellow, 4,5-5,5 cm long and in diameter; pericarpels with dense white wool and brownish bristles.

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Weight 0.25 lbs
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