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The stigma is bright purple |
Description: Globose cactus, up to 7 cm in diameter.
Spines: Red an white
Flowers: Blossoms are large (6 cm in
diameter) and stand near the top.
They are yellow with glossy petals and have a
dark purple stigma. The buds are tomentose and
appear during the summer.
Parodia mammulosa ssp. eugeniae is related to Parodia
mammulosa but quite dissimilar at a first glance.
Cultivation:
It is easy to grow. They like a warm bright location, does great in
partial shade avoid full sun. They need good drainage and prefer a
neutral to slightly acidic compost with plenty of extra grit. Water and
feed during the summer. Best if watered with rain water. Keep above 0°C
and rather dry in winter, rot easily if the substrate is wet and cold,
tends to lose its roots in winter.
Propagation: Seeds
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