https://youtu.be/zQkPjlzWB4s 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. Datasheet Common NameIndian Head Cactus Botanical nameParodia ottonis FamilyCactaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliage - Basic ColourYellowHeight3 -> 15 cmHabitatSubtropical grasslands Altitude1000 mBloom TimeMay -> JulyPlant TypeCactus, Succulent, Ornamental Fruit TypeBerrydifferent tolerancesDrought tolerantUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesNo active substances knownUSDA Zone10 (-1), 11 (+4)Sun Exposurefull sun, light shadeSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Stony, Sandy, Peaty Propagationby seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sowsGerminationtell usPests/ Diseasesdisease free Open Next Page To See More Photos. Parodia ottonis Parodia ottonis Parodia ottonis