Parodia roseolutea(Vliet ) Hofacker , A.S.Oliveira & R.Pontes

Notocactus herterif.roseoluteus , Notocactus herterisubsp.roseoluteus , Notocactus roseoluteus

mob : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : NotocacteaeGenus : Parodia

Parodia roseolutea aka Notocactus roseoluteus

In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

The specific epithet " roseolutea(pronounced roh - see - Buckeye State - LOO - football tee - uh ) " means " pinkish - xanthous , rosy - yellow-bellied " and bear on to the bi - non-white flower .

Parodia roseoluteais aboriginal toUruguay . Although it was published as a separatespeciesinKakteen And . Sukk.71 : 344 ( 2020 ) , it is still generally listed as aformofParodia mammulosa .

Parodia roseolutea , formerly get it on asNotocactus roseoluteus , is a belittled cactus with a global , unripened to grayish - green stem with 15 to 18 stronglytuberculateribs describe with clusters of acerate leaf - like vertebral column . As it slow grow , thesolitarystem becomes short - cylindric and can accomplish a height of 8 in ( 20 atomic number 96 ) and a diameter of 7.2 inches ( 18 atomic number 96 ) . The woollyareolesare put between the tubercles , each bear eight radial and four fundamental spines . The radial spine are whitish with a maroon tip and can grow up to 0.5 in ( 1.2 cm ) long , while the cardinal spines are usually darker and can grow up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) long .

Parodia roseolutea aka Notocactus roseoluteus

In cultivation, Dugo Selo, Croatia. Photo by Mirjana Restigorac Talic. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

During the fountain , Parodia roseoluteaproduces abundant , shiny salmon flowers with a yellow center . The flowers have a shorttubecovered with livid wool and brownbristlesand appear at the top of the stem . They can reach up to 3.2 inch ( 8 centimeter ) in diam .

illumination : Parodia roseolutealikes slenderly less Lord’s Day than other cacti and choose fond shade during the red-hot part of the day . It can deal direct sunshine in the morning and afternoon . If you arise this cactus indoors on a sunny windowsill , turn out it every two weeks to encourage balanced ontogenesis . If possible , move the cactus out of doors from spring to fall .

Soil : in effect drain is of the essence for a healthy plant . you may use commercial soil for cacti ormake your own well - run out premix .

Parodia roseolutea aka Notocactus roseoluteus

In cultivation, Lecce, Italy. Photo by Antonio Leone. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Hardiness : This cactus thrives in warm , desert - like conditions and will not survive a backbreaking frost . If there is a peril of freezing temperatures , it is best to plant it in a container that can be brought indoors . Parodia roseoluteacan withstand temperatures as low as 25 ( -3.9 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° hundred ) .

Watering : Water deeply during its growing season , but allow for the soil to dry before watering again . During wintertime , when this cactus is torpid , provide water only enough to keep the land from becoming bone dry .

fertilize : While not necessary , Parodia roseoluteawill react well to a low - balanced soluble plant food diluted to half the recommended strength . However , suspend feed in wintertime .

Parodia roseolutea aka Notocactus roseoluteus

In cultivation, Dugo Selo, Croatia. Photo by Mirjana Restigorac Talic. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Repotting : If the plant grows in a container , repot it as needed in spring or other summer . Ensure the soil is ironic before repotting , and always place the plant in a container with drain golf hole .

multiplication : Since it seldom produce offsets , this cactus is propagated by seed . For best results , sow the seeds in spring .

See more atHow to Grow and Care for Parodia .

Parodia roseoluteais non - toxic to humans or animals .

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