Tom Thumb Cactus. A striking looking spherical cactus with red spines and showy red or yellow funnel shaped flowers. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers April to July. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Parodia microsperma
A striking looking spherical cactus with red spines and showy red or yellow funnel shaped flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Parodia |
|---|---|
| Species | microsperma |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Tom Thumb Cactus |
| Flower Colour | red, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Water with tepid water, Mist regularly |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Slugs and snails |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Place outdoors in the summer |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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