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  Notocactus werdermannianus forma mostruosa
(Syn: Parodia werdermanniana 'mostruosa')
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The areoles of the monstrous form of Notocactus werdermannianus  merges to form concentric lines.
 

The epidermis  is harder than in the normal Notocactus  and cracks easily but this is not a defect and the plant will not suffer for this.
 

 


C
ultivation:
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 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: Grafting or cutting

Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Conservation status: Listed in CITES Appendix II
 

Notocactus werdermannianus Herter

Scientific name: Parodia werdermanniana (Herter) N. P. Tayor

Origin Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar)
 

 
The fact that the plant's body splits open is not a defect but the peculiar characteristic of this odd plant. All the stems will soon crack permitting the plant to develop original and strange shapes.

 

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