Parodia chrysacanthion(K. Schum . ) Backeb .

Golden Powder Puff

Bolivicactus chrysacanthion , Echinocactus chrysacanthion , Gymnocalycium chrysacanthion

Parodia chrysacanthion (Golden Powder Puff)

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Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : NotocacteaeGenus : Parodia

The specific epithet " chrysacanthion "   ( pronounced " kris - ak - ANTH - electrical engineering - on " ) intend " having humble golden spine . "

Parodia chrysacanthionis aboriginal toArgentina(Jujuy ) .

Parodia chrysacanthion (Golden Powder Puff)

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Parodia chrysacanthionis a smallcactuswith a spherical to short - cylindrical , usually solitary stem with many spirally arranged ribs and densely covered with golden sensationalistic spikelet . The radical can grow up to 4.8 inches ( 12 cm ) tall and 4 in ( 10 cm ) in diameter . Each yellow - blank areole bears a clump of 30 to 40 straight , needle - like to bristle - like spines measure up to 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) long .

The flowers are yellow and funnel - shaped and seem at the tip of the stems in summertime . They can reach a diameter of 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) .

USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° atomic number 9 ( -6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( 10 ° C ) .

Parodia chrysacanthion (Golden Powder Puff)

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If you’re able to grow cacti and succulents successfully , you’re able to belike grow the popularParodiawithout too much fuss . However , it is key to call up thatParodiado not care direct sunlight and are wonted to more even piddle than many other cacti metal money . The cactus must n’t be exposed to prolonged moistness and stand water . Never let your cactus baby-sit in a stunner of pee . To encourage better flowering , allow the works to enjoy a cooling full point in the winter and dramatically cut backwatering . Unlike other cacti species , however , you do n’t need to stop water solely . Lastly , fertilize during the growing time of year for the good results .

Repot as needed , preferably during the warm time of year . To repotParodia , assure the soil is dry before repotting , then mildly remove the peck . pink away the old soil from the ascendent , removing any rotten or dead roots . Treat any cuts with a antifungal . Place the plant in its new wad and backfill it withpotting soil , spreading the roots as you repot .

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Parodia chrysacanthion (Golden Powder Puff)

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