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Parodia

Parodia leninghausii

Family: Cactaceae
Native Range: Brazil
Native Habitat: Grasslands, rocky cliffs, gravelly slopes
Cultural Use/Significance: Low maintenance plant with stunning flowers

Cultural Requirements
Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 9-11
Irrigation: Allow soil to completely dry out before watering. Keep plant dry during winter
Fertilizer: Low nitrogen liquid fertilizer every 6-8 weeks
Substrate: Well-drained potting mix
Light: Full sun to partial shade

References:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/117769/parodia-leninghausii/details
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/parodia/