Parodia ottonis

Parodia ottonis, commonly known as Indian head cactus, is a perennial member of the Cactaceae family. It has a globose to cylindrical stem with 6 to 16 straight ribs. These are covered with some circular areoles holding 1 to 4 long central spines and 4 to 15 radial spines. This cactus produces yellow, funnel-shaped flowers and ovoid fruits containing numerous black seeds.

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Datasheet

Common Name	Indian Head Cactus
Botanical name	Parodia ottonis
Family	Cactaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	–
Basic Colour	Yellow
Height	3 -> 15 cm
Habitat	Subtropical grasslands
Altitude	1000 m
Bloom Time	May -> July
Plant Type	Cactus, Succulent, Ornamental
Fruit Type	Berry
different tolerances	Drought tolerant
Used Parts	Whole plant
Plant Uses	Ornamental
Active substances	No active substances known
USDA Zone	10 (-1), 11 (+4)
Sun Exposure	full sun, light shade
Soil pH	Neutral
Soil Moisture	Dry
Soil Type	Stony, Sandy, Peaty
Propagation	by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sows
Germination	tell us
Pests/ Diseases	disease free

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