Cacti- Parodia Scopa

Succulents Online is proud to be your one-stop shop for succulents’ highest quality available within the territory of Australia. Enter our store for selected Parodia Scopa Cacti, which will be a great addition to any interior or outdoor decoration.

The Parodia Scopa or the Silver Ball Cactus is one splendid succulent that every collector loves to have. Made out of soft white spines and in the form of a sphere it is unquestionably an artwork. This plant is endemic to South America and it can easily be grown in both container gardens as well as gardens, especially those that are located in relatively warmer locations, this plant prefers bright indirect sunlight and does not demand a lot of care

Features:

• Appearance: The plant has a spherical form, the spines are shrubbed and white while the flowers are yellow.

• Size: Often becomes upto 12 inches in diameter and 6 inches in height.

• Light: Likes to be placed away from direct sunlight but also needs some light.

• Watering: Prone to root rot; allow for very little water and let the soil go completely dry before watering again.

• Soil: Loamy, sandy or gravelly soil which should preferably be used for cactus and succulents.

Why Choose Parodia Scopa?

• Relatively easy to manage and suitable for people with little time for gardening.

• Augments one’s plant assortment with attributes of texture and hue.

• Suitable for home use, offices, and other places in particular where plants will be cultivated.

• A plant, which is capable of enduring dry weather since it is associated with a lack of water.

Cacti Parodia Scopa Size:

The Parodia Scopa cactus commonly referred to as the Silver Ball Cactus has a diameter that ranges between 12 inches and a height of 6 inches. Due to this aspect, it is suitable for use both in and outside the house, easily fitting on windowsills, desks, and small gardens. It is small enough to mean that it can work well even when it is provided with limited space yet it is big enough to make a statement out of it.

Caring for a Parodia Scopa:

Caring for a Parodia Scopa is straightforward and ideal for those with busy lifestyles. Key care tips include:

• Light: Ensure they are placed in an area with indirect sunlight, although a bright one is preferable. Do not expose the plant to direct, hot sunlight as the heat can burn the leaves of the plant.

• Watering: Water your plants rarely while the soil is dry and very dry before you water them. These are; Overwatering leads to rotting of the roots of the plants.

• Soil: The moisture should not be retained in the soil; therefore, it is advisable to use a cactus/succulent soil mix.

• Temperature: Store at a low temperature as in the range of 60- 75°F (15-24°C). Protect from frost.

• Fertilizing: Apply cactus fertilizer when it is growing, that is during spring and summer time.

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Shop succulent plants in our catalogue and order Parodia Scopa Cacti online to make your home more welcoming with this lovely cacti. Check out our store and avail the opportunity of having the Parodia Scopa Cacti as your home plant/ garden plant.FAQs for Parodia Scopa Cactus

FAQs

The first photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 100mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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