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Notocactus magnificus
Green Ball Cactus, Blue Ball Cactus, Balloon Cactus
Origin: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina.
| Family |
| Cactaceae |
| Genus |
| Notocactus |
| Species |
| magnificus |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Synonyms |
| Parodia magnifica, Eriocactus magnificus |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20 |
| Height |
| 30 cm |
| Spread |
| 7 - 15 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A flowering cactus that occurs in a limited range (2600 km2) 150 - 800 m above sea level. |
| Landscape |
| In a potted succulent plant collection, in a small rock garden or as a potted patio accent plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full to partial sun in any well-draining cactus-grade soil. Add loose gravel to the soil to aid in drainage. |
| Shape |
| Rounded to mounding. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| No known pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| Dry slopes and plains in a limited range (2600 km2) 150 - 800 m above sea level. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Fleshy succulent covered in a layer of small dense spines. |
| Flower Description |
| Small rounded flowers at the apex. |
| Colour Description |
| Deep green succulent flesh covered in golden brown to white spines. Buttery yellow flowers boom at the apex. |
| Texture Description |
| Smooth, leathery and spiny. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| By division. |
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