Parodia schumanniana(Nicolai ) F.H. Brandt
Echinocactus schumannianus , Eriocactus schumannianus , Eriocephala schumanniana , Malacocarpus schumannianus , Notocactus schumannianus
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : NotocacteaeGenus : Parodia
Top view of a potted plant. In cultivation at Wrocław University Botanical Garden, Wrocław, Poland. Photo byAgnieszka Kwiecień. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.
The specific epithet " schumanniana " ( pronounced " shoo - mahn - ee - AH - atomic number 11 " ) honorsKarl Moritz Schumann(1851 - 1904 ) , a German plant scientist and the first chairwoman of the German Cactus Society .
This species is native toBrazil , southernParaguay , and northeasternArgentina . It grows in unfastened areas in deciduous wood on the steep sides of granite rock at elevation between 980 and 2,300 foot ( 300 and 700 m ) .
Parodia schumannianais acactuswith green , normally nongregarious stem with 21 to 48 straight , sharp , well - marked ribs lined with clusters of bristle - like spines . The stems are spherical at first , becoming columnar with age , and can grow up to 6 feet ( 1.8 m ) tall and 12 inches ( 30 cm ) in diameter . The spines are straightforward to slightly curved , initially golden scandalmongering to browned or red , and later grey-headed . Each areole bear 1 to 3 central and 4 to 7 radiate spine . The central spines ( sometimes lacking ) can grow up to 3 column inch ( 1.2 cm ) long , while the radial thorn can farm up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) long .
Top view of a solitary stem. In habitat, La Colmena, Paraguarí, Paraguay. Photo byCerro Verá. Licensed underCC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IT.
The blossom are funnel - shaped , pale yellow to prosperous yellow , and look in summer . They can give up to 1.8 column inch ( 4.5 centimetre ) long and 2.6 inches ( 6.5 curium ) in diam . The fruits are globular to ovoid , dumbly covered with wool and bristles , and contain reddish - brown seeds . They can grow up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 centimetre ) in diam .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( 10 ° blow ) .
If you’re able to grow cacti and succulents successfully , you’re able to in all likelihood grow the popularParodiawithout too much trouble . However , it ’s key to remember thatParodies do n’t wish verbatim sunshine and are accustomed to more even water than many other cacti species . The cactus must n’t be unwrap to prolonged damp and standingwater . Never let your cactus sit around in a dish of water . To encourage good flowering , countenance the plants to enjoy a cooling period in the winter and dramatically cut back watering . However , unlike other cacti species , you do n’t ask to stop water altogether . finally , ensure fertilizer during the grow time of year for the best effect .
A small colony of plants. In habitat, Carapeguá, Paraguarí, Paraguay. Photo byM. N. Macizo Acahay. Licensed underCC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IT.
Repot as needed , preferably during the fond season . To repot a cactus , secure the grime is ironical before repotting , then gently move out the pot . Knock away the old ground from the roots , removing any decayed or dead roots . regale any cuts with a fungicide .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Parodia .
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A flower and buds. In cultivation at the Oasis Park in La Lajita, Pájara, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. Derivative of a photo byFrank Vincentz. Used underCC BY-SA 3.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
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